$10–15/hr · micro1
Record first-person videos of household chores using your smartphone to generate training data for AI model development.
What you would do
- Use your smartphone to record yourself performing specified household tasks from a head-mounted perspective
- Maintain consistent camera angle, framing, and video quality throughout each recording session
- Complete device compatibility checks to verify your phone meets technical requirements
- Submit video files that follow project formatting and guideline requirements
Who they want
- Resident of a qualifying US state with compatible smartphone (iPhone 12+, Pixel 6-9, or Samsung S21+)
- Physically capable of performing repetitive movement tasks safely
- Comfortable wearing a head-mounted phone recording device
- Able to complete identity verification within 48 hours and sign contract
- Detail-oriented with ability to follow specific filming instructions
Main skills
What the interview asks about
1.Understanding filming guidelines
Your adherence to specific project requirements directly affects whether footage is usable in the training pipeline, so the interviewer must confirm you fully grasp the guidelines.
For example: “You're told to record washing a bowl while keeping the sink and your hands fully visible in the frame. Describe how you would position the head strap, the height and angle you'd aim for, and what problems you might encounter.”
2.Managing equipment and technical setup
Poor video quality or technical issues render footage unusable, so you must demonstrate familiarity with your phone's camera controls and basic troubleshooting.
For example: “Your recorded video is too dark or blurry when you play it back. Walk through the steps you'd take to diagnose the problem and adjust your setup for the next take.”
3.Sustaining physical performance consistency
You may need to record the same task multiple times or for extended periods; the interviewer assesses whether fatigue will degrade performance.
For example: “You've been filming repetitive arm movements for 2 hours, and your form is becoming sloppy. Describe how you'd recognize fatigue affecting your movements and what you'd do about it.”
4.Troubleshooting recording failures
Technical glitches are inevitable; the interviewer wants to know if you can problem-solve quickly or if you'll submit defective files.
For example: “Halfway through a 10-minute recording, your phone overheats and stops recording. What would you check first, and what preventive steps might you take before the next session?”
A task you may get
Describe how you would set up your phone in the head strap to record yourself washing your hands, considering angle, lighting, framing, and how you'd verify the video quality before final submission.
How to prepare
- Test your phone's camera app, video quality settings, and ensure your device meets the stated technical requirements
- Practice holding consistent body position and camera framing while performing a simple repetitive task
- Identify and verify your home has adequate lighting for clear video recording from a head-mounted perspective
- Review your state's eligibility and gather documentation needed for identity verification
The facts
- Pay
- $10–15/hr
- Open to
- Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia
- Field
- Robotics
- Role type
- Robotics
- Posted
- 8/3/2026
- Places left
- 1100
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