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Hand Tracking Research Study Participant (Paid, In-Person)
Listed on OpenTrain as “Hand Tracking Research Study Participant (Paid, In-Person)”
What this actually is
You complete short labeling tasks, record everyday activities, or evaluate AI outputs across general knowledge domains. Open to most backgrounds. The platform title (Hand Tracking Research Study Participant (Paid, In-Person)) reflects the rate band and the expertise required, not the day-to-day work.
Original posting from OpenTrain
Work location: Remote
The work
You will take part in a guided research session focused on hand and wrist-tracking technology. You will work one-on-one with a researcher, use prototype technology, complete simple movements, and share your observations.
• Attend an in-person session at Hudson Yards in New York.
• Complete simple hand poses and wrist movement activities.
• Use prototype hand- and wrist-tracking technology.
• Share clear feedback and personal observations with the researcher.
• Follow directions during the guided session.What it pays and takes
No technical experience or specialized skills are required, but you should be comfortable performing simple hand and wrist movements and sharing feedback during a research session.
• Pay: Up to $40 per hour.
• Schedule: 20+ hours per week.
• Session length: Up to three hours per session.
• Study period: August 4 through August 31, 2026.
• Location: In person at Hudson Yards in New York.
• Availability: Open to candidates in the United States.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Requirements: Follow directions, perform simple movements, and provide feedback.
• The study is intended to include people with a range of physical characteristics.How it works
Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work used to improve artificial intelligence, including collecting data and reviewing how technology performs. Research participants contribute useful real-world examples and feedback that help teams build more reliable systems.
Quoted from OpenTrain's public listing on 2026-11-15. We don't edit platform copy; honest framing is in the title and the “what this actually is” block above.
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