Home Video Recorder - AI Trainer

mercor; United States; Remote; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking a Household Activity Video Contributor based in the United States to record short, first-person home activity clips using a head-mounted phone holder. You will upload content weekly to support AI and robotics datasets, contributing 10–20 hours per week on a remote basis.

The role is contract-based with hourly compensation ranging from $10 to $15, depending on tasks and quality. Candidates must be 18+, located in the US, and own a compatible smartphone.

Qualifications

• Located in the United States and at least 18 years old.
• Not available to residents of California, Illinois, Texas, or Washington.
• Own an iPhone (12+), Google Pixel (6+), or Samsung Galaxy (S21+).
• Ability to wear a head-mounted phone holder.
• Home environment suitable for recording everyday activities.

Responsibilities

• Record short first-person clips of everyday activities at home using a head mount phone holder.
• Capture tasks like loading the dishwasher, folding laundry, and tidying a room.
• Upload recordings through a provided app.
• Contribute 10 to 20 hours of video content weekly.
• Enhance datasets for training robotics and physical AI systems.

Skills

Video capture

Tools

iPhone (12+)

Google Pixel (6+)

Samsung Galaxy (S21+)

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey.

Position

Household Activity Video Contributor (US Based)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $10–$15/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Record short first-person clips of everyday activities at home using a head mount phone holder.
• Capture tasks like loading the dishwasher, folding laundry, and tidying a room.
• Upload recordings through a provided app.
• Contribute 10 to 20 hours of video content weekly.
• Enhance datasets for training robotics and physical AI systems.

Qualifications Must-Have

• Located in the United States and at least 18 years old.
• Not available to residents of California, Illinois, Texas, or Washington.
• Own an iPhone (12 or newer), Google Pixel (6 or newer), or Samsung Galaxy (S21 or newer).
• Ability to wear a head-mounted phone holder.
• Home environment suitable for recording everyday activities.

Interview Process

• Complete a short, AI-led interview ( 15 mins ).
• Hear back within 1 to 14 days of applying.

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