Turing is recruiting individuals for a unique research program to improve AI understanding of manual labor.
Project Overview
The project aims to collect data on manual and creative work through wearable technology, focusing on tasks such as woodworking, building, or fabrication routines.
Participants will record their daily activities using a head-mounted GoPro camera for 5 separate days within a 2-week window.
The footage will be uploaded to a secure platform, reviewed, and edited before being used for research purposes.
Responsibilities:
* Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities
* Record a minimum of 7 hours per day with flexibility to take breaks
* Upload footage to a secure platform
* Edit and review short clips
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
* 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)
Technical Requirements:
* Must have access to a computer and internet connection
* Comfortable using web-based tools for uploading and reviewing clips
* GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project
Benefits:
* Contribute to shaping the future of human-centered AI research
* Flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
* High-quality equipment provided by the project organizers
* Participate in an innovative global data collection initiative
Other 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