We are seeking participants for a paid, in-person video recording study taking place in the Santa Clara Valley, California area.
Participants will complete everyday household activities in a home-like environment while being recorded using equipment provided by the project team. The recordings will support the research and development of technology designed to better recognize common household activities.
During a single 2–3 hour session, participants will:
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Complete a variety of everyday household tasks by following simple instructions.
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Perform activities naturally and at a comfortable pace.
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Follow instructions provided by the onsite project team.
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Repeat individual activities if a recording needs to be retaken for quality purposes.
Example activities may include:
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Bringing groceries into the home and putting them away.
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Preparing a simple meal using standard kitchen appliances.
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Making coffee or tea.
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Eating while watching television.
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Cleaning the kitchen and taking out the trash.
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Using a laptop or mobile phone.
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Writing notes by hand.
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Folding or ironing laundry.
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Watering household plants.
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Reading or relaxing.
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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Fluent in English.
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Available to attend one in-person session in the Santa Clara Valley, California.
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Comfortable being recorded on video during the session.
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Able to follow simple instructions and complete routine household activities independently.
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No previous experience required.
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One paid recording session lasting approximately 2–3 hours.
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All recording equipment is provided.
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Sessions take place in a professionally prepared home-like setting, not in participants' personal homes.
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Participants will review and sign a consent form before taking part in the study.
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Recordings will be used for research and technology development purposes in accordance with the project's consent and privacy procedures.
