Smartphone Video Recorder

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About AI Training and Data Collection

AI systems learn from real-world examples prepared and reviewed by people. In data-collection projects like this one, contributors capture video and sensor information that helps models understand human movement, physical activities, and interaction with the world.

This is an accessible way to contribute to cutting-edge AI development. No prior AI experience is required, and the work can fit around other responsibilities when project delivery targets are met.

• Support the development of modern AI and robotics systems
• Work remotely with a smartphone and internet connection
• Follow structured processes to create consistent training data

The Smartphone Video Recorder Role

OpenTrain is seeking a Smartphone Video Recorder to collect first-person video and motion data for AI training. You will use your own compatible smartphone with a head strap mount to record specified physical activities and capture IMU sensor data.

This entry-level freelance contractor role is designed for detail-oriented people who can follow technical protocols, perform repetitive movement tasks safely, and communicate reliably with a remote project team. The project is available in the United States and lists Spanish as the project language.

• Employment type: Freelance contractor and part-time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Location: United States
• Project language: Spanish
• Pay: $6 USD per hour of video that meets project specifications

What You'll Do

You will be responsible for producing accurate, consistent recordings that meet the project's video and sensor-data standards. Careful preparation, protocol compliance, and quality control are central to the work.

• Record first-person videos of specified physical activities using a smartphone mounted on a head strap.
• Capture IMU sensor data from your device to provide accurate motion information.
• Follow detailed technical protocols for video and data capture.
• Review your work for quality and consistency before submission.
• Communicate proactively with the project team to resolve questions and share observations.
• Submit 10 to 15 hours of video per week to meet project deliverables.

Requirements and Equipment

You must have the equipment, physical ability, and reliability needed to complete repeated recording sessions. A head strap capable of safely holding your smartphone must be obtained within 48 hours of starting.

• Compatible iPhone 12 or newer, Google Pixel 6 or newer, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer
• Head strap that can hold your phone on your head
• Ability to follow standardized procedures and technical capture protocols
• Comfort wearing a head strap while recording physical activities
• Physical fitness to perform repetitive movement tasks safely
• Strong attention to detail for video and sensor-data quality control
• Proficiency with smartphone technology for video and sensor-data capture
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration
• Reliability in meeting weekly submission targets of 10 to 15 hours of video
• No prior AI experience required

Helpful Background

Specialized experience is not required, but the following background may help you understand the project and organize high-quality recordings.

• Robotics experience
• Kinesiology experience
• Data collection involving sensors
• Human motion analysis
• Activity segmentation
• Labeling datasets for machine learning
• Organizing large volumes of data for AI or robotics applications

Schedule and Compensation

This is a part-time freelance contractor position paying $6 USD for each hour of video that meets project specifications. The weekly submission target is 10 to 15 hours of video.

The listing indicates a 20 or more hours per week time requirement, while also stating that there is no set weekly work-hour requirement beyond meeting the video delivery targets. Your total time may therefore include recording, setup, review, and submission activities.

• $6 USD per approved video hour
• Target delivery: 10 to 15 hours of video weekly
• Time requirement listed: 20 or more hours per week
• Part-time contractor arrangement
• No fixed weekly work-hour requirement beyond the video delivery targets

How This Work Supports AI

Every major AI system depends on human-generated examples. By recording movement from a first-person perspective and capturing related sensor data, you will help create the information models need to learn how people move and interact with physical environments.

• Contribute real-world human movement data
• Help improve AI systems that interpret physical activity
• Build experience in data collection for AI and robotics