Remote Household Data Specialist, Video Capture (Vietnam)

Role Overview

Help create training data for personal robotics by recording everyday household tasks in your home. Using a UMI gripper, a wearable device designed to mirror robot hand movements, you will produce high-quality video demonstrations that help robots learn to operate in real household settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and submit specification-compliant video demonstrations of household tasks using a UMI gripper.
• Follow detailed task instructions and project standards for every recording.
• Set up and operate the recording equipment and wearable device to accurately capture natural hand movements.
• Review evaluator feedback and refine your process to improve data quality.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with the project team in writing and verbally.
• Maintain a consistent weekly workflow that meets minimum approved-data requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex specifications precisely.
• Manual dexterity and comfort completing precise physical tasks across household environments.
• Ability to use, wear, and set up specialized devices and recording equipment, including prolonged VR headset use.
• Ability to incorporate feedback and make iterative improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable access to a fully equipped household in Vietnam, including a kitchen, living spaces, and common household items.
• Stable, high-speed home internet capable of uploading large video files.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in personal robotics, AI, and emerging home technology.
• Experience with data collection, usability studies, or similar hands-on projects.
• Patience for repetitive, precision-focused work and adaptability as project needs change.

Work Terms

• Remote contract role for candidates based in Vietnam.
• This is a pay-per-task project, with payment based on approved data that meets project specifications.
• Early in the project, plan for approximately two hours of review work for each hour of approved data. Efficiency typically improves with familiarity.
• Selected candidates should be ready to begin their first task promptly after moving forward in the application process.

Compensation

$12 to $13 per hour. Initial approved-data rates apply during the pilot phase, with improved rates available after calibration when quality benchmarks are consistently met.