Egocentric Data Collection Participant

DATAmundi is recruiting participants in the United States for the Egocentric Collection project. Participants will record first-person videos of everyday household activities using a mobile app while wearing a lightweight head mount that holds their smartphone.

This is a fully remote, flexible data collection project with immediate participation available. No previous experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Record Everyday Activities

• Record yourself performing routine household tasks such as:
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
  • Tidying
  • Other everyday home activities
• Wear a forehead-mounted smartphone holder while recording
• Follow short task prompts provided within the mobile application
• No speaking is required during recordings

Meet Project Standards

• Follow all recording guidelines provided in the app
• Submit videos that meet the project's quality requirements
• Maintain attention to detail throughout the project

Required Qualifications

• Based in the United States
• Basic English proficiency to understand app instructions
• Comfortable wearing a smartphone head mount
• Reliable and detail-oriented
• Available to contribute approximately 20 hours per week until the project deadline

Device Requirements

Participants must own one of the following smartphones:

• iPhone 12–17 (excluding iPhone 16e and 17e)
• Google Pixel 6–9
• Samsung Galaxy S21–S24

Equipment

A compatible smartphone head mount is required.

• Participants may purchase a head mount (typically under $15 USD)
• DATAmundi reimburses the cost after completing 15 accepted video hours
• Examples of compatible head mounts are provided during onboarding

Compensation

• $12 USD per accepted video hour

Work Arrangement

• Remote
• Flexible schedule
• Immediate participation
• Approximately 20 hours per week
• Project deadline: September 5