Participate in a unique research initiative where you and a fellow musician will wear GoPros during your collaborative practice or recording sessions. Your footage will power future AI models that understand complex, real-world activities.
As an electrician, you will be invited to contribute to the Common Lives Project. The project aims to capture daily activities of individuals engaging in manual or creative work. This data will help develop more accurate and human-centered AI systems.
The responsibilities include wearing a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture 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 need to:
* upload your footage to a secure platform
* review short clips
* choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment
Household Requirements:
* No children (under 18) 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 Requirements:
* 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, carpenter, 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 Requirements:
* 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 Participating:
* 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 by the organization
* Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative
Project Details:
* Commitment required: 5 recording days within a 2-week window
* Engagement type: contractor/freelance
* Duration: 2 weeks (plus setup and review time)
* Location: India, Brazil, Colombia