At-Home Video Recorder (U.S)

What you would do

• Mount your phone securely and record yourself doing routine domestic tasks from a first-person vantage point
• Follow precise guidelines for camera positioning, lighting, and video frame composition
• Complete a range of household activities while maintaining consistent, clear footage throughout each task
• Review recorded videos for technical quality and guideline compliance before uploading
• Wear phone mount equipment for extended recording sessions while performing repetitive physical tasks

Who they want

• Owns a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or newer, Google Pixel 6-9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later
• Physically capable of wearing a head-mounted phone strap and performing repetitive household movements safely
• Based in one of the eligible U.S. states with ability to start immediately upon receiving equipment
• Comfortable with detailed technical guidelines and able to assess whether footage meets specifications
• Reliable availability to record consistent hours of household activities as scheduled

Main skills

What the interview asks about

1. 1.Maintaining frame consistency

   AI models learn from visual patterns, so inconsistent camera angles or sudden framing shifts create unusable data. You must recognize when your angle drifts.

   For example: “You're recording yourself washing dishes with the phone mounted. The phone shifts slightly as you reach up. How would you know if the angle change is significant enough to discard that segment?”

2. 2.Interpreting task specifications

   Projects specify exact requirements like 'record the full bowl before adding water' or 'ensure hands are visible.' Missing these details means your footage gets rejected or doesn't train the model.

   For example: “The project specifies that you must capture the full counter during breakfast prep and audio must be clear. You finish recording, but realize you cut off the left corner. What do you do?”

3. 3.Physical stamina with equipment

   Wearing a phone mount for hours while doing household tasks requires comfort and attention to avoiding drops or shifts. Equipment damage means lost pay and project delays.

   For example: “After 90 minutes of recording, your neck is sore and the strap is loosening. You have 30 more minutes of tasks to record. How do you adjust without compromising video quality?”

4. 4.Recognizing technical defects

   Blurry, out-of-sync, or glitchy footage wastes everyone's time and doesn't train models effectively. You need judgment to spot problems before submitting.

   For example: “You finish a 15-minute recording and notice the audio dropped for 3 minutes midway through, though the video is clear. Do you submit it as-is or reshoot?”

5. 5.Adapting to lighting and environment

   Household lighting varies by time of day and room. You must recognize when shadows or reflections make footage unusable and adjust without reshooting unnecessarily.

   For example: “You're recording in your kitchen in late afternoon. Shadows from the counter are hiding your hands during chopping. What quick adjustments could help?”

A task you may get

Record a 3-minute household task (e.g., making a sandwich) using a phone in first-person view, following guidelines for framing, consistency, and audio quality. Review your footage and explain what meets standards and what doesn't.

How to prepare

• Test your smartphone's camera stability and audio quality at various household locations and times of day
• Practice wearing a phone mount comfortably for 45+ minutes while performing routine chores
• Review sample first-person footage to understand typical framing expectations and identify common defects
• Research the specific phone models required and verify your device's compatibility with project equipment

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

8/10/2026

Places left

1000

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