Egocentric Video Data Collection Specialist

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this remote AI training opportunity. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping people discover projects, build their profiles, and apply in minutes.

• Free account creation
• Remote work from an approved country
• Part-time contractor opportunity

About AI Training and Data Collection

AI systems and humanoid robots learn from real-world examples prepared and reviewed by people. Data collection contributors capture useful images, video, audio, and other information that helps models understand everyday environments, objects, and activities.

This is part of a fast-growing technology field. Many projects are accessible without prior technical experience and can offer flexible work that fits around other commitments.

• Support the development of AI and humanoid robotics
• Work with real-world video data
• No technical experience required

The Role

As an Egocentric Video Data Collection Specialist, you will record first-person, or POV, videos of normal activities using a head-mounted smartphone or smart glasses. Your recordings may take place in a residential or commercial environment and will support AI and humanoid robotics training.

This is an entry-level contractor and part-time role requiring 20 or more hours per week. Compensation is $3 to $6 per hour.

• Employment type: Contractor and part time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Time requirement: 20+ hours per week
• Pay: $3 to $6 per hour

What You’ll Do

You will capture raw footage while completing ordinary activities and workplace tasks. Recordings should show your hands and the objects you are handling clearly, and footage must be uploaded without editing.

• Record POV videos with a head-mounted smartphone or smart glasses
• Perform everyday activities while recording
• Keep your hands and objects visible throughout the recording
• Upload raw, unedited video footage
• Capture activities such as cooking, cleaning, organizing, desk work, and errands
• Record workplace activities such as warehouse picking, material handling, commercial cleaning, hospitality, and landscaping when applicable

Requirements

You do not need technical experience to apply. Training, onboarding, and recording instructions will be provided. You should be able to follow guidelines carefully and take a reliable, detail-oriented approach to each recording.

• A smartphone
• Ability to follow recording guidelines and instructions
• Access to a real home or workspace environment
• Reliable and detail-oriented work habits
• No prior experience required

Location and Eligibility

This opportunity is available to contributors located in Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Peru, Bolivia, or South Africa. Work must be completed from an appropriate residential or commercial environment.

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Peru
• Bolivia
• South Africa

How to Apply

Create a free OpenTrain account, review the project details, and apply through OpenTrain. If selected, you will receive onboarding and instructions for recording and uploading your video data.

• Apply online through OpenTrain
• Complete the provided onboarding
• Follow the recording guidelines
• Upload raw footage as instructed