Household Data Specialist - Video Capture (US) | $30/hr Remote
Overview
This remote contract role focuses on training the next generation of personal robotics by capturing video demonstrations of everyday household tasks. You’ll wear a UMI gripper and VR headset to record natural hand movements, providing essential data that teaches robots how to operate in real homes. The work is pay-per-task, starting at $30 per approved hour during the pilot phase and increasing to $60 per approved hour once quality benchmarks are consistently met.
What You'll Do6
- 1Record and submit high-quality video demonstrations of routine household tasks while wearing a wearable UMI gripper device.
- 2Follow detailed, task-specific instructions to ensure every recording meets strict project specifications.
- 3Review feedback from project reviewers and iterate on your technique to improve data quality over time.
- 4Set up and operate recording equipment and the UMI gripper, accurately mimicking real-world hand movements.
- 5Communicate clearly and proactively with the project team, both in writing and verbally, to stay aligned on expectations.
- 6Maintain a consistent weekly workflow to meet the minimum required amount of approved data submissions.
Requirements8
- 1Exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to follow complex specifications without deviation.
- 2Good manual dexterity and comfort with performing precise physical tasks in various household environments.
- 3Experience or willingness to operate, wear, and set up specialized devices like VR headsets and hand-tracking gloves.
- 4Ability to incorporate feedback and refine your processes iteratively based on reviewer input.
- 5Strong written and verbal communication skills, including openness to frequent and prompt feedback exchanges.
- 6Reliable access to a fully equipped U.S. household (kitchen, living spaces, common items) and a stable high-speed internet connection for uploading large video files.
- 7Comfort with prolonged use of a VR headset as a regular part of your work environment.
- 8Preferred: genuine curiosity about personal robotics, AI, and emerging home technology; prior experience in data collection or usability studies; patience for repetitive, precision-oriented work.
Who Should Apply
You’re a detail-obsessed individual who loves following exact instructions and iterating based on feedback. You’re comfortable wearing a VR headset and hand-tracking gloves for extended periods, and you have a typical U.S. home with all the usual rooms and items. A genuine interest in robotics and AI is a big plus, as is experience with data collection or usability studies. If you’re patient, adaptable, and ready to contribute to cutting-edge robot training, this role is for you.
Salary Insight
Compensation is pay-per-task: you earn $30 per approved hour of data during the pilot phase, then $60 per approved hour after calibration once quality benchmarks are consistently met. Note that early on, you can expect roughly 2 hours of review work per 1 hour of approved data, making the effective rate around $30/hr initially. That ratio typically improves as you gain familiarity.
Required Skills
Application Tip
Highlight any experience you have with following detailed protocols or working with wearable tech (even gaming VR headsets). Also, mention a specific household task you could demonstrate—this shows you’ve thought about the role’s hands-on nature and your genuine interest in robotics.
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