Household Data Specialist - Video Capture (PH)

Help train the next generation of personal robotics by capturing high-quality video demonstrations of everyday household tasks.

In this role, you will use a UMI gripper wearable device that mimics a robot's hand while allowing you to perform tasks naturally. Your recordings will become training data used to teach robots how to interact with real household environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and submit high-quality video demonstrations of household tasks using a UMI gripper wearable device

• Follow detailed task instructions and project specifications

• Ensure recordings meet strict quality and compliance requirements

• Review feedback from project reviewers and improve future submissions

• Set up and operate:

  • UMI gripper devices
  • Recording equipment
  • VR hardware

• Accurately perform household activities while demonstrating realistic hand movements

• Maintain clear communication with project teams

• Consistently meet weekly data collection goals

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to follow detailed instructions precisely

• Manual dexterity and comfort performing repetitive physical tasks

• Experience using or learning specialized devices and equipment

• Ability to incorporate feedback and improve performance over time

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Reliable access to a fully equipped household environment in the Philippines, including:

  • Kitchen
  • Living spaces
  • Common household items

• Stable high-speed internet capable of uploading large video files

• Comfort wearing a VR headset for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in:

  • Robotics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Emerging technologies

• Previous experience with:

  • Data collection projects
  • Usability testing
  • Research participation
  • Human-computer interaction studies

• Patience for repetitive and precision-oriented work

• Adaptability to evolving project requirements

Compensation Structure

This is a pay-per-task project.

Compensation is based on approved hours of submitted data that meet project requirements.

Pilot Phase

• Initial approval-based compensation rate
• Approximately 2 hours of review effort may be required to produce 1 hour of approved data

Post-Calibration

• Higher compensation rates become available after quality benchmarks are consistently met
• Efficiency and earnings potential generally improve with experience and familiarity

Equipment & Setup

All required equipment will be shipped at no cost, including:

• VR headset
• Wearable hand-tracking gloves
• Related project hardware

Full setup instructions and onboarding guidance will be provided.

Applicants should ensure their home environment meets project requirements related to:

• Space
• Lighting
• Internet connectivity

Start Timeline

• Hiring typically occurs within 48 hours
• Selected candidates are expected to begin onboarding promptly
• First tasks are generally expected within 24 hours of onboarding completion