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Position: Craftsperson | Common Lives Project
Type: Hourly Contract
Location: Remote
Compensation: $35–$40/hour
Equipment: GoPro and accessories will be provided
The Common Lives Project is a groundbreaking initiative designed to collect real-world video data of everyday routines to help improve AI models in human activity recognition and understanding. As a Craftsperson, you’ll play a key role by wearing a GoPro camera to record your regular work or indoor activities.Your contributions will directly support the development of more perceptive, human-centered AI systems.
Responsibilities:
- Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 days within a 2-week period (7 hours/day with breaks) or for 3-4 hours per day over 3-4 weeks.
- Record activities such as woodworking, textile crafting, pottery making, carpentry, painting, or any other craft-based work in a private, self-contained indoor space.
- Review, upload, and manage video clips via a secure platform after each recording session.
- Ensure all household members provide consent to appear in the footage.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data privacy guidelines when handling video content.
Who Can Apply:
- Adults (18+) residing in the United States.
- Engaged in handcrafted goods, artisanal work, or related manual/creative professions (e.g., craftsperson, artisans, woodworkers, metalworkers, jewelers, pottery makers, textile artists, and leatherworkers).
- Have access to a private, self-contained indoor space for video recording.
- Comfortable with basic computer tasks for video uploading and reviewing clips.
- Self-employed or have employer consent to record in your work environment.
What You’ll Get:
- Flexible commitment with minimal disruption to your routine.
- GoPro camera and accessories provided (yours to keep after successful completion of the project).
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI research and human-centered AI systems.
- Paid freelance engagement for your participation and video recording efforts.
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about contributing to the future of AI and have the right background, apply by completing the screening form and joining the list of candidates.