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Video Research Expert - Robotics

Alignerr · New York, NY, USA ·

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Video Research Expert - Robotics

Imagine a world where robots handle the tedious chores of daily life. That future is being built right now — and you can be part of it.
At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research teams to develop physical intelligence for the next generation of home robotics. As a Video Research Expert, you'll generate critical training data by performing and recording everyday household tasks, helping AI systems learn how to navigate and interact with the real world.
No robotics background needed. If you can cook, do laundry, and follow instructions precisely, you're already qualified.
Perform and record everyday household tasks — like cooking, cleaning, and laundry — to generate AI training data
Use an Android device and a provided specialized headset to capture high-quality task footage
Follow detailed procedural instructions to ensure data consistency and quality
Capture data across a variety of home-like environments
Use provided equipment such as sensors, cameras, or specialized glasses during sessions
Help uphold content quality standards across all recorded sessions
Owns an Android device (iOS/Apple not currently supported)
Willing to be recorded while performing household tasks and to wear provided equipment
Strong English comprehension — able to follow precise, step-by-step instructions
Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable with recurring participation
Comfortable performing light physical activity such as standing and moving around the home
Open to working in home, office, or staged indoor environments
Interest in AI, robotics, or emerging technology
Experience following structured research or procedural guidelines
Be part of something historic — your data directly trains the physical AI systems that will automate household work
Flexible remote contract — work from your own home on a schedule that fits your life
Insider access — gain rare insight into how advanced AI models are built and trained
Ongoing opportunity — strong contributors are considered for contract extensions and additional projects
Meaningful impact — help create technology that frees people from the most tedious parts of daily life