Carpenter Role Overview
We are seeking skilled craftsmen to participate in a research program focused on improving AI understanding of manual labor. As a carpenter, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of human-centered AI research.
* Responsibilities:
* You will wear a head-mounted camera to capture your daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window.
* You must record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy.
* At the end of each day, you will spend around 2 hours uploading your footage to a secure platform, reviewing short clips, choosing to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment.
Participation Requirements
* No children (under 18) should be present or visiting during the recording period.
* All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded.
* Must live in a private, self-contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment.
* All household members must agree to appear in the footage.
Participant Expectations
* Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care).
* Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a GoPro mounted during the activity.
* Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, musician, electrician, mechanic).
* Must be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment.
* Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips.
Technical Specifications
* Must have access to a computer and internet connection.
* Comfortable using web-based tools for uploading and reviewing clips (training will be provided).
* GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project.
Benefits of this opportunity include:
* Play a vital role in shaping the future of human-centered AI research.
* Short-term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine.
* All equipment provided.
* Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative.