Household Activity Video Contributor (US Based)

HumanitApp; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is recruiting individuals in the United States to record short, first-person video clips of daily activities at home using a head-mounted setup. The role supports training physical AI systems that understand human movement and object interaction in real-world settings.

You will upload your recordings through a provided app, with typical weekly commitments of 10 to 20 hours. You must reside in the United States and be at least 18 years old, with eligibility restrictions by state noted in

Qualifications

• Must be able to record high-quality video from a first-person perspective.
• Familiarity with AI evaluation concepts is a plus.
• Able to follow guidelines for privacy and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Record short first-person clips of everyday activities at home using a simple head-mounted setup.
• Complete and upload recordings via the provided app.
• Typical workload ranges from 10 to 20 hours per week.

Skills

Video recording

AI evaluation familiarity

Tools

Head-mounted camera

Job description

Mercor is partnering with a leading physical AI company to collect first-person video of everyday household activities for training the next generation of robotics and physical AI systems. In this role, you will record short, first-person clips of ordinary tasks around your home, helping build and refine the datasets these models learn from. Your recordings will directly support the development of systems that can understand how people move, reach, and handle objects in real-world environments, the everyday actions that come naturally to people but remain difficult for machines to learn.

What you will do

• Record short first-person clips of normal everyday activities at home, using a simple head mount phone holder so the camera sees what you see
• Example tasks: loading the dishwasher, folding laundry, wiping down counters, putting away groceries, tidying a room, making a bed
• Upload your recordings through a provided app
• Contributors typically record & upload 10 to 20 hours a week

Eligibility

• You must be located in the United States and at least 18 years old
• This opportunity is not currently available to residents of California, Illinois, Texas, or Washington
• You have an iPhone (12 or newer, not including 16e or 17e), Google Pixel (6 or newer), or Samsung Galaxy (S21 or newer)
• You are able to wear a simple head mounted phone holder. If you are accepted and need a head mount, we can provide one at no cost to you
• You have a home environment where you can record everyday activities

AI evaluation

Who this role may fit

This opportunity may suit professionals with relevant experience in AI evaluation. Review the official description and requirements before applying.

Compensation context

The listing states $10 - $15 / hour. Confirm the final rate, workload, and payment terms during the official application process.

• You can show recent, specific work involving AI evaluation.
• The listed commitment of 40 hours/week fits your schedule.
• You can communicate your reasoning clearly in the application language.
• You are comfortable with project availability and hours varying over time.