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At-Work Video Recorder [for Business Owners] at micro1
Small business owners and their staff wear a head-mounted phone while doing normal work in real commercial or industrial settings, producing first-person footage of hands handling physical objects. The video supports AI and robotics development. Owners may register several participating employees, and workplace managers must consent first.
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What you would do
- Record first-person video of everyday work tasks using approved mobile apps
- Get consent from workplace managers before filming
- Wear a smartphone head mount so hands and objects are visible
- Commit to at least 2 hours of daily workplace recording
What the listing asks for
- Works in an actual commercial or industrial setting, such as a warehouse, shop or commercial kitchen
- Owns a supported phone: iPhone 12+, Pixel 6 through 9, or Galaxy S21+
- Buy a smartphone head strap locally
- Physically capable of routine work tasks, done safely
- Located in one of the 32 listed countries
Suits people who own or work in a hands-on business in a listed trade and can film at least two hours of daily work.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: At-Work Video Recorder [for Business Owners]
Role Type: Contractor
Eligible Locations: Remote - USA, Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
Eligible Commercial Work Setups: Agriculture or Landscaping, Auto Services, Carpentry, Cabinetmaking or Woodwork, Ceramics Production, Commercial Cleaning or Janitorial, Construction, Electronics Repair, Event Venues, Food or Beverage Production Plants, Hotels or Lodging, Logistics, Warehousing or Moving, Manufacturing, Plumbing, HVAC or Electrical, Restaurants or Commercial Kitchens, Retail or Commerce.
Job Summary
Are you a small business owner? Earn additional income for yourself and your participating employees by recording your everyday work activities using your smartphones!
We're looking for small business owners and their employees working in real commercial and industrial environments to participate in a fully remote video data collection project supporting the development of AI and robotics. No need to change your daily routine or interrupt your business operations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Use your personal smartphone to record and submit videos through micro1-approved mobile apps.
- Obtain consent from your workplace managers before recording.
- Wear a smartphone head mount to capture first-person (POV) footage of your hands interacting with physical objects while performing everyday work tasks.
- Commit to recording a minimum of 2 hours per day at your workplace, capturing authentic commercial or industrial activities to support AI and robotics training.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Must work in a real commercial or industrial environment, such as a warehouse, manufacturing facility, construction site, auto repair shop, commercial kitchen, or similar workplace.
- Must be able to safely perform regular physical work activities.
- Business owners are encouraged to register multiple participating employees to maximize your earnings.
Equipment Requirements
Must own a compatible smartphone: iPhone 12 or later, Google Pixel 6-9, or Samsung Galaxy S21 or later.
Must purchase a smartphone head strap [Sample] from a local store. Purchases will be reimbursed up to $20 USD upon submission of a valid receipt.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Collection listings usually specify the device, the setting and the number of items. Read the equipment and location requirements first, because they decide whether you can take part.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What device is best for recording videos?
For micro1's At-Work Video Recorder role you need your own smartphone: an iPhone 12 or later, a Google Pixel 6 to 9, or a Samsung Galaxy S21 or later. You also buy a smartphone head strap locally, and the listing says purchases are reimbursed up to $20 USD with a valid receipt. Footage is submitted through micro1-approved mobile apps.
What is the best way to record a video?
At micro1, the required approach is to wear a head mount and record first-person footage of your hands handling physical objects while you do normal work in a real commercial or industrial setting. You must get consent from workplace managers first, and the listing asks for a minimum of 2 hours of recording per day. Eligible setups include warehouses, restaurants, construction and auto services.
What is a video recording called?
A video recording is commonly called a video, clip or footage. In this listing the output is first-person footage of your hands handling physical objects while you do normal work, recorded through micro1-approved mobile apps. The listing asks for a minimum of 2 hours of recording per day, and workplace managers must consent before you record.
How can I record a video for free?
This page does not cover free recording methods in general. For this micro1 listing, you record at your real workplace with your own compatible smartphone, a head mount and micro1-approved mobile apps. The listing says you must buy the head strap locally and mentions reimbursement up to $20 USD with a valid receipt, so read the equipment section before you start.
How much does the At-Work Video Recorder [for Business Owners] role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the At-Work Video Recorder [for Business Owners] role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, 32 listed countries. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the At-Work Video Recorder [for Business Owners] role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other video and photo data collection roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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