How to Get Paid to Film Everyday Tasks in Europe
Want to earn money from home without any special skills? You might already have everything you need — a phone and a pair of hands.
What is egocentric data collection?
Egocentric data collection means filming tasks from your own point of view — the camera sits on your head or chest, capturing what you see as you do it. Think cooking a meal, assembling furniture, or sorting through a drawer.
This type of footage has become one of the most valuable assets in artificial intelligence research, specifically in robotics. Labs building robot arms and humanoid robots need massive amounts of this footage to teach their systems how human hands move, grip, and manipulate objects.
The problem? There is not enough of it — especially in Europe.
Why European footage is in demand
Most existing datasets come from the United States or Asia. European labs and companies developing robots under EU law need data collected in Europe, from European contributors, following GDPR rules.
That gap is real, and it creates an opportunity for people across France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, and beyond to participate — and get paid for it.
What kind of tasks are useful?
You do not need to perform anything unusual. The most valuable footage is the most ordinary:
- Cooking and food preparation (chopping, stirring, plating)
- Household cleaning and tidying
- DIY tasks (screwing, sanding, assembling)
- Sorting, folding, stacking objects
- Any task that involves your hands interacting with physical objects
The key is that the camera captures your hands doing the work, from your perspective.
How does the payment work?
Contributors are paid per validated mission. You film a set of tasks, submit the footage, and once the quality is confirmed, you receive payment. No subscription, no hidden steps.
Payment is processed after each validated submission. Rates vary depending on the type of content and environment filmed.
What equipment do you need?
A smartphone is enough. Many contributors use a simple chest or head mount — available for a few euros — to keep their hands free while filming. No professional camera, no editing software, no technical knowledge required.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Before any footage is processed or shared, faces and identifying information are automatically blurred. Contributors retain clear rights over what they submit, and the entire process follows GDPR regulations. Your personal data is stored on EU servers and never sold to third parties.
Who can participate?
Anyone based in Europe. Students, freelancers, people working from home, retirees. If you have hands and 20 to 30 minutes to spare, you qualify.
How to get started
EgoVista is building a network of contributors across Europe. We are early stage and growing the network now — missions are assigned as demand from robotics clients comes in.
Signing up takes two minutes. No commitment, no obligation. You join the network, and we notify you when a mission matches your profile.
👉 Join the contributor network — egovista.app/contribute
EgoVista is a European data company specializing in egocentric video datasets for robotics training. All data collection follows GDPR and EU AI Act compliance standards.