Household Task Video Contributor

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About AI Training Data Collection

AI systems learn from examples prepared and reviewed by people. In video data collection, contributors capture real-world activities so AI and robotics systems can better understand movement, environments, and everyday tasks.

• Work remotely as an independent contractor
• Gain practical experience contributing to AI training data
• Choose flexible work that can fit around other commitments

The Role

OpenTrain is seeking a Household Task Video Contributor to record everyday chores and specified physical activities from a first-person perspective. You will use a compatible smartphone and wearable phone mount to capture synchronized footage that follows project guidelines.

This entry-level, part-time contractor role is open to people located in eligible U.S. states who are authorized to work in the United States. The expected time commitment is 20 or more hours per week.

• Role type: Part-time contractor
• Location: Remote, eligible U.S. states
• Language: English
• Experience level: Entry level
• Data type: First-person video

What You'll Do

You will create consistent, guideline-aligned recordings of household activities using a smartphone mounted to a head strap. Careful camera positioning and synchronized footage are central to producing useful training data.

• Record everyday household chores from a first-person point of view
• Complete specified physical tasks and repetitive household movements safely
• Capture synchronized video with a compatible smartphone
• Wear and use a smartphone-mounted head strap during recording
• Maintain consistent camera positioning and recording quality
• Submit completed recordings according to project guidelines

Requirements

You should be comfortable recording yourself while completing household activities and following detailed submission instructions. Physical ability to perform repetitive movements safely is required.

• Own an iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6 through 9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later
• Be physically capable of completing repetitive household movements safely
• Feel comfortable using a smartphone-mounted head strap
• Be able to record synchronized first-person video
• Pay close attention to camera position, recording quality, synchronization, and guidelines
• Live in an eligible U.S. state and be eligible to work in the United States

Compensation

This role pays $13–$15 per hour of recorded video submitted in line with project guidelines. A $20 signing bonus and reimbursement for the head strap purchase are available after 20 hours of completed work.

• Pay: $13–$15 per hour of approved recorded video
• $20 signing bonus available after 20 hours of completed work
• Head strap purchase reimbursement available after 20 hours of completed work

Why This Work Matters

Reliable first-person recordings help create practical training data from real household activities. By capturing video carefully and consistently, you can support the development of AI and robotics applications while adding hands-on data collection experience to your AI training portfolio.

• Contribute real-world examples for AI training
• Support AI and robotics applications
• Build experience in video-based data collection
• Work remotely on a flexible contractor basis

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