Egocentric video data collection

Odixcity Consulting; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 458,000 - 917,000; Full time

Job summary

Odixcity Consulting is seeking a self-motivated Egocentric Video Data Collector to record first-person footage for AI training. You will wear a head-mounted smartphone or smart glasses and complete tasks independently according to technical guidelines.

The role is remote/contract with flexible hours across 4 to 20 hours of usable footage over the project timeline; candidates should have access to a modern smartphone and a suitable recording environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to meticulously follow recording rules (hands visible, no mirrors).
• Self-starter able to commit 4–20 hours of usable footage.

Responsibilities

• Capture POV video footage of meaningful daily tasks.
• Wear head-mounted device to record hands/objects clearly.
• Follow recording specs (lighting, orientation, resolution, angles).
• Upload raw video and complete metadata on project portals on time.
• Coordinate with QA to re-record clips meeting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Follow instructions

Tools

Smartphone/Head-mounted device

Job description

Job Title: Egocentric Video Data Collector

Job Type: Remote / Contract

Job Summary: We are looking for self-motivated individuals to record first-person (egocentric) videos of everyday activities. This footage is used to train next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) models and humanoid robots. You will simply wear a head-mounted smartphone or smart glasses while performing routine daily activities like cleaning, organizing, etc. The ideal candidate must complete tasks independently and follow strict technical guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture first-person (POV) raw video footage of meaningful daily tasks in various environment.
• Wear a comfortable head strap or smart glasses (devices/mounts often provided) to record your hands and objects interacting naturally with your environment.
• Strictly follow recording specifications (e.g., maintaining stable lighting, landscape orientation, specific resolutions, and camera angles).
• Upload raw, unedited video files and complete short metadata forms on project portals within the agreed timeframe.
• Cooperate with the Quality Assurance (QA) team by re-recording clips if initial submissions do not meet framing or duration requirements.

Job Requirements

• Equipment: Access to a modern smartphone with a high-quality camera (1080p resolution at 30/60 FPS). Head mounts or straps are typically provided by the employer.
• Environment: Access to a functional, realistic residential, or relevant workspace environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously follow recording rules, such as keeping hands visible, avoiding mirrors/reflections, and maintaining steady framing.
• Privacy Conscious: Must ensure no faces of other people, personal identification documents, or sensitive private data are captured during recording.
• Self-starter with the ability to commit to recording anywhere from 4 to 20 hours of usable footage over the project timeline