Project Cursa - Robot Manipulation Video Annotator

Required:

• Strong written English — you'll write dozens of short, precise descriptive sentences per video and need to vary your language rather than repeating the same phrases.
• Sharp attention to detail — able to distinguish small differences (a successful grasp vs. a fumble, a push vs. a drag, which specific object part is being touched).
• Comfort following a detailed, structured style guide and applying it consistently, even in ambiguous or edge-case scenarios.
• Basic comfort with spatial/mechanical description (left/right, above/below, naming object parts like handles, lids, or edges).
• Reliable, self-directed work habits — this is often heads-down work with periodic check-ins rather than close supervision.
• Prior experience with video annotation, data labeling, transcription, or QA work.
• Familiarity with robotics terminology (grippers, end-effectors, manipulation) — helpful but not necessary, as the style guide is self-contained.
• Experience with annotation tools such as Label Studio.
• (several seconds to ~20 seconds) — a complete, meaningful action (e.g., "pick up the red block by its edge")
• Task / goal (up to ~1 minute) — the overall purpose of a sequence of skills (e.g., "place all blocks in the container")
• Ensure every moment of video is covered by a label at two or more of these levels — no gaps, including idle or pause moments.
• Accurately describe exactly what happens, including when something doesn't go as planned (a dropped object, a failed grasp, a slipped grip). Precision matters more than making the robot look successful.
• Cross-reference all three camera angles: use the overhead view to understand the overall scene and object identity, and the close-up wrist views to confirm exact contact and grasp details.
• Follow a detailed style guide covering vocabulary for actions, spatial relationships, object descriptions, and manner of movement, applying it consistently across many episodes.
• Participate in periodic calibration sessions to align your labeling with the team and the client's reference examples.