US Industrial Egocentric Video Data Collection Project

Project Overview

We are looking for contributors in the United States to collect high-quality egocentric (first-person/head-mounted) video data from a broad range of commercial and workplace environments.

The objective is to capture real-world workplace activities from the operator’s head-point-of-view, covering both light and heavy industrial environments and other commercial settings.

Target Industries / Environments

We are particularly interested in videos recorded in:

1. Industrial & Manufacturing – conveyors, assembly lines, machinery, light manufacturing and heavy machinery
2. Gyms & Fitness Facilities – equipment operation, maintenance and routine activities
3. Construction – construction sites, tools, equipment and operational activities
4. Agriculture – farming, equipment operation, harvesting and related activities
5. Retail – stores, stockrooms, merchandising and product handling
6. Logistics – warehouses, dark stores, sorting centres, packing and material handling
7. Textile & Apparel – textile production, garment handling, sewing and related activities
8. Repair & Maintenance – automotive, electronics, machinery and equipment repair

We welcome contributors who can provide access to multiple workplace environments or activity types.

Video Requirements

All submitted videos should generally meet the following specifications:

• Location: United States
• Video type: Egocentric / first-person perspective
• Camera position: Head-mounted or head-point-of-view
• Orientation: Landscape
• Resolution: 1080p or higher
• Frame rate: 30 FPS or higher preferred; minimum 20 FPS after drops
• Field of View: 105° or wider
• Zoom: 0.5× preferred
• Audio: No voice/audio required; videos should be captured without spoken narration
• Videos should clearly capture the operator's perspective and hand/work activity
• Natural workplace environments and genuine work activities are preferred

Recording Guidelines

• The camera should provide a stable first-person view similar to what the operator sees.
• Avoid excessive camera movement, severe obstruction or unusable footage.
• Record a variety of tasks, movements, tools, equipment and workplace interactions where permitted.
• Videos should be captured in a manner that complies with the workplace's privacy, safety and recording policies.
• Contributors must have the necessary permission/authorisation to record and provide the footage.

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for US-based individuals, workers, contractors, businesses, facilities or data-collection teams who can access relevant commercial or industrial environments and collect first-person video footage.

Experience in video/data collection is helpful but not mandatory if you can meet the recording specifications and obtain the required permissions.

Key Requirement

The primary requirement is access to real commercial/workplace environments in the US and the ability to collect high-quality egocentric video across a broad range of activities and industries.

Multiple environments and diverse workplace activities are highly preferred.

Screening & Qualification Details

• Which type(s) of workplace/environment can you access for recording? (Industrial/Manufacturing, Gym/Fitness, Construction, Agriculture, Retail, Logistics/Warehouse, Textile/Apparel, Repair & Maintenance, Other)
• Do you have permission/authorisation to record video in the workplace/environment you are proposing? (Yes, No, Can obtain permission)