AlignerrData annotation
Video Research Analyst
up to $24/hr
About this role, in Alignerr's words
Imagine getting paid to cook dinner or fold laundry — and knowing that every task you complete is teaching a robot to do it for you in the future. That's exactly what this role is about.
What you'll do
- Record high-quality videos of yourself performing everyday household tasks — cooking, cleaning, laundry, and more
- Use an Android device and a specialized headset to capture rich, structured data for AI training
- Follow precise procedural guidelines to ensure data quality and consistency
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- Contribute to multiple projects across varied home-like environments
- Help maintain quality standards that directly impact AI model performance
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Who You Are
- Android user — you own an Android device and are comfortable downloading project apps
- Detail-oriented — you follow instructions carefully and take quality seriously
- Reliable — you can commit to recurring sessions and show up consistently
- Comfortable on camera — you're willing to be recorded while performing tasks and to wear provided equipment such as sensors or specialized glasses
- Strong English comprehension — you can understand and follow detailed procedural guidelines
- Willing to use a specific headset for data capture (reimbursement provided once participation conditions are met)
- No prior AI or tech experience required — if you can cook, clean, or do laundry, you're qualified.
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Video Research Analyst (AI Robotics Training)
About the Role
Imagine getting paid to cook dinner or fold laundry — and knowing that every task you complete is teaching a robot to do it for you in the future. That's exactly what this role is about.
At Alignerr, we partner with the world's leading AI research labs to build and train cutting-edge AI models. Right now, we're looking for detail-oriented contributors to help train the next generation of robotics AI by capturing real-world household task data on video.
This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of robotics AI development — no technical background required.
- Organization: Alignerr - Type: Hourly Contract - Location: Remote - Commitment: Flexible, recurring sessions available
What You'll Do
* Record high-quality videos of yourself performing everyday household tasks — cooking, cleaning, laundry, and more * Use an Android device and a specialized headset to capture rich, structured data for AI training * Follow precise procedural guidelines to ensure data quality and consistency * Contribute to multiple projects across varied home-like environments * Help maintain quality standards that directly impact AI model performance
Who You Are
* Android user — you own an Android device and are comfortable downloading project apps * Detail-oriented — you follow instructions carefully and take quality seriously * Reliable — you can commit to recurring sessions and show up consistently * Comfortable on camera — you're willing to be recorded while performing tasks and to wear provided equipment such as sensors or specialized glasses * Strong English comprehension — you can understand and follow detailed procedural guidelines * Willing to use a specific headset for data capture (reimbursement provided once participation conditions are met)
No prior AI or tech experience required — if you can cook, clean, or do laundry, you're qualified.
Why Join Us
* Be part of something historic — your data directly trains the robotics AI that will one day automate household chores * Flexible and remote-friendly — work on your own schedule from your own space * Recurring work available — reliable contributors are invited back for ongoing sessions * Exposure to cutting-edge AI — get a behind-the-scenes look at how real-world robotics models are built * Autonomy and independence — freelance on your own terms with a globally collaborative team * Potential for contract extension — strong contributors are considered for future projects
Working with AlignerrPay, getting started and work, from Alignerr's own pages
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- Getting paid
- Billed weekly, Monday to Sunday, with approved work paid by the following Friday, according to Labelbox's help center. Payment goes through Stripe Connect or PayPal depending on your location, with one provider per country. intercom.help/labelbox/en/articles/13600616-alignerr-paym..., alignerr.com/process
- Before your first paid task
- Sign up, apply, verify your identity, set up billing and onboard. Some jobs add a Zara AI interview or domain assessments. alignerr.com/process
- How much work
- Time to your first project depends on demand and your skills, and there is no minimum number of hours. alignerr.com/faqs
- Contract
- Independent contractor, under terms with ALIGNERR LLC. alignerr.com/faqs, alignerr.com/privacy
Read on the pages linked above on 24 Sep 2026. Platforms change these terms, so check the linked page before you rely on one.
How does the pay compare?Across Data annotation roles, not this role alone
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Pay across the field: Data annotation
Across 58 roles in this field with a stated hourly rate in US dollars, on 10 platforms, the middle half pays $15 to $50 an hour at the top of the range, and the median is $25. This role's top rate, $24, is in the middle half. Of the 31 distinct rates we count, 13 are lower and 17 are higher.
| Platform | Roles | Top of range, per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Claru | 27 | $10 to $100 · median $28 |
| micro1 | 14 | $10 to $80 · median $15 |
| Alignerr (this platform) | 6 | $24 to $120 |
| Grayder | 3 | $45 to $100 |
| Mercor | 2 | $50 to $65 |
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- First seen here on 27 Aug 2026, and still on Alignerr's list when we last read it on 13 Oct 2026.
- The listed pay has not changed since then.
- Posted by Alignerr
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- Last seen live
- Listing ID
- 13b1d048-fd0d-4f67-a5b6-1f2a22dff2a7
Pay as the source states it: “$18-24/hr”.
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