Household Activity Video Contributor (US Based)

About this opportunity

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

How it works

1. Apply to the opportunity listing & complete a brief intake form (~5-10 min)

2. Complete a short, AI-led interview (~15 min)

3. Most applicants will hear back within 1 to 14 days of applying

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.

About Mercor

Mercor partners with leading AI labs and enterprises to train frontier models using human expertise. You will work on projects that focus on training and enhancing AI systems. You will be paid competitively, collaborate with leading researchers, and help shape the next generation of AI systems in your area of expertise.