Household Data Specialist, Video Capture (Japan)

Capture high-quality video demonstrations of everyday household tasks using a UMI gripper wearable device to generate training data for personal robotics. This contractor role requires precise, repeatable recordings that reflect real-world hand movements and behavior in a home environment.

• Record and submit video demonstrations that comply with detailed project specifications, using a UMI gripper wearable device.
• Follow task-specific instructions closely to ensure all recordings meet rigorous quality standards.
• Review feedback from assigned reviewers and iteratively improve your recordings and processes.
• Set up and operate recording equipment and the UMI gripper so recorded motions accurately mimic robot hand movements.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the project team, both in writing and verbally.
• Maintain a consistent weekly workflow to meet the minimum approved data requirements.

• Proven attention to detail, and the ability to follow complex specifications precisely.
• Manual dexterity and experience performing precise physical tasks in household settings.
• Comfort with operating, wearing, and setting up specialized devices and recording equipment, including prolonged use of a VR headset.
• Experience or comfort with UMI grippers and capturing video demonstrations.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and make iterative improvements to techniques and outputs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and openness to prompt feedback exchanges.
• Reliable access to a fully equipped Philippine household environment, including kitchen and common living spaces and typical household items.
• Stable, high-speed internet capable of uploading large video files from your home.

• Curiosity about personal robotics, AI, and emerging home technologies.
• Prior experience in data collection, usability studies, or hands-on projects producing recorded data.
• Patience for repetitive, precision-oriented tasks and willingness to adapt as project needs evolve.

• Engagement type, contractor, remote, Japan-based.
• This is a pay-per-task model, you are paid for approved data hours that meet project specifications.
• Maintain a consistent weekly output to satisfy minimum approved data requirements.
• Roles are typically filled within 48 hours, and selected candidates should be ready to start their first task as soon as they proceed with their application.

• Pay range during the pilot phase, $12.00 to $13.00 per hour of approved data.
• Payment is per hour of approved data, with an initial pilot rate and an improved rate after calibration once quality benchmarks are met.
• Early on, expect roughly 2 hours of review and refinement work for every 1 hour of approved data, which reduces as you gain experience and calibration occurs, improving effective earnings.

• Must be based in Japan and able to perform all work remotely from that location.
• Must have reliable access to a fully equipped Philippine household environment, including required rooms and common items, for task recording.
• Must be able to upload large video files via stable, high-speed internet from your home environment.
• Must be comfortable with prolonged use of a VR headset as part of regular work activities.

• Submit your application and be prepared to be contacted quickly, since roles are often filled within 48 hours.
• If selected, you will receive project-specific instructions and setup guidance, then invited to accept your first task and begin recording as soon as you are ready.