The role involves recording everyday household tasks to train AI, following guidelines for quality and perspective in video capture.
The Toloka Annotators connects individuals with Generative AI projects from leading tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of AI by involving real people from around the world in the development process.
About the Role
Do you wash dishes every day? Vacuum the rug? Walk the dog? Fold laundry?
What if you could get paid just for recording it? We are looking for people to help train the next generation of AI by capturing high-quality, "point-of-view" video of everyday household tasks.
Responsibilities
- Data Collection: Record hands-on, manipulation-intensive tasks across a diverse set of residential environments.
- Residential Tasks: Accurately record common household activities such as room tidy-up, end-to-end dishes cleanup, end-to-end laundry, and home mapping.
- Adherence to Specifications: Follow strict guidelines for data capture, including dedicating full attention to the task and ensuring geographic and task diversity in recordings.
Requirements
- Equipment: Own or use a smartphone or alternative camera device capable of 30 FPS or greater and 1080p resolution or greater.
- Capture Method: Mount the device at forehead or eye-level for an egocentric perspective, maintaining a downward angle to maximize hand visibility.
- Software: Utilize the designated "D&A" application for all data capture and upload.
- Quality Control: Ensure all video footage is clear, stable, well-lit, at least 15 seconds long, and accurately depicts useful, intentional tasks without unnecessary pauses or contrived movements.
Benefits
Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?
- Earn while you do your household chores: Up to $5 per hour equivalent depending on the project.
- This is project-based freelance work. Pick up tasks when they fit your schedule.
- Influence the future of how AI communicates and understands our world.
Top Skills
D&A Application
Smartphone Or Alternative Camera Device
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