Orbit – In Home Video Data Collection

Description

Every home tells a story — and yours can help shape how the next generation of AI understands the real world. Project Orbit is a guided, in-home video data collection session where a OneForma field moderator visits your Seattle-area residence to capture everyday residential activities. Your property’s unique layout, lighting, landscaping, and character contribute footage that helps AI systems learn to interpret the diversity of authentic residential environments — something studio sets and synthetic data simply cannot replicate.

Sessions are structured, comfortable, and take place entirely at your home. You’ll be guided through a series of natural, low-effort activities — walking through your space, interacting with your vehicle, and moving around the exterior of your property — while a standardized camera system captures the footage. No special preparation, no heavy lifting, no technical skills required. Just your home, your time, and your willingness to contribute.

Purpose

AI systems that operate in residential settings — from smart home technology to autonomous navigation to security and safety applications — need to understand what real homes actually look like. Not renderings. Not stock footage. Real driveways, real garages, real backyards, in real Pacific Northwest light. Your participation ensures these systems are trained on genuinely diverse environments, which directly improves their accuracy, fairness, and usefulness for everyone. When building ethical and responsible technology, representation from a diverse group of individuals and environments is non-negotiable.

Compensation

• $500/day
• Payment via Tremendous (gift card or Visa Prepaid Card)
• Payment within 3–5 business days after session completion

What You’ll Do

• Welcome a OneForma field moderator who will set up a standardized camera system at your home
• Walk in front of cameras in and around your property
• Get in and out of your car, including parking scenarios
• Move around the exterior of your home as directed
• Follow moderator-guided scenario instructions (simple, everyday activities)
• Allow filming in outdoor areas — including your garage, driveway, and backyard
• Participate in short vehicle-based scenarios using your personal car

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Own the property, or if renting/leasing, have the property owner complete an NDA granting permission to film on the premises
• Home must have a private driveway or entrance passageway
• Preferably have a backyard available for filming
• Preferably have a private garage (attached or detached)
• Willing to use your personal car for recording scenarios
• High-speed WiFi available for real-time data upload
• Permit filming in and around the property, including outdoor areas such as the garage, driveway, and backyard
• Located in the Seattle metro area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Tacoma, Federal Way, or surrounding cities)
• Willing to consent to video and audio recording for AI research and development purposes
• Must present a valid government-issued photo ID (U.S. or international accepted)

Session Details

• Duration: 7–8 hour window with 3–4 hours of active outdoor participation, including setup, breaks, and wrap-up
• Location: On-site at your home (Seattle metro area)
• Mode: In-person, moderator-guided
• Equipment: All camera equipment provided by Centific — no personal devices needed

Privacy & Safety

Your family’s safety and comfort are paramount. Participation is completely voluntary — you may decline or withdraw at any time. Demographic information collected as part of this study is stored securely and will not be shared with third parties. If you require any accessibility accommodations to participate, please notify our team in advance so we can work with you to determine the most appropriate participation format.

Questions? Contact us at DC_Project_US@centific.com