Recorder playbook · The good stuff We want diverse, real work from a first-person point of view. The more trades and the more variety, the better. Diversity is what lets a model generalize instead of just memorizing one job.

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Trades & activities to capture

Here’s a non-exhaustive list of what’s great to capture. If a hands-on, skilled task isn’t on this list, it’s probably still welcome.
TilingPaintingFraming
LandscapingCounter placement / installsCutting
SawingPlumbing / fixturesElectrical / wiring*
Drywall & finishingMasonryFlooring
Welding*Assembly & fabricationRepairs & maintenance
* Do these only within your normal safety practices and qualifications. Anything that’s genuine, hands-on, skilled work from the ego point of view is fair game, but never let the camera push you past what’s safe or what you’re trained to do.
Not on the list? Capture it anyway. If it’s genuine, hands-on skilled work from a first-person angle, it’s almost certainly something we can use. When in doubt, ask your SPL or opentez before you record.

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What “great” looks like

Hands and tools, up close

The real contact between hand, tool, and material, which is the signal a robot learns from.

Continuous, natural motion

The task flowing at its real speed, start to finish, without dead air.

Varied trades & environments

Different jobs, materials, and settings. Variety is what makes the batch valuable.

Clean and consented

No minors or exposed PII, and consent on file for every person or private place shown.