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Get paid in dollars recording household tasks to train AI robots.

Earn extra money from home: you record simple household chores on your phone — washing dishes, folding laundry, feeding the pet — and get paid in dollars per approved hour. Those videos train the artificial intelligence behind the next generation of home robots. Here you get the full Hub review, the step-by-step setup, the complete task list and an earnings estimator.

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Hub earnings card showing R$ 1,092.20 total earned with verified status
Earnings card from a verified Hub contributor.
From zero to first recording
  1. Create your account on the Hub portal through the link.
  2. Complete identity verification.
  3. Install the Minute Data app on a supported phone.
  4. Paste the organization code to link your account.
  5. Request the free Starter Kit, pick a task and record.
1–2 days
payout time
$5–6
per recorded hour
84
tasks listed
Zero
experience needed
First things first hard requirement

Is your phone supported? Compatible devices

Check before you sign up: recordings made on models outside this list are not approved. Current list of supported devices:

iPhone iOS

  • iPhone 12 · 12 Mini · 12 Pro · 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13 · 13 Mini · 13 Pro · 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 14 · 14 Plus · 14 Pro · 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 15 · 15 Plus · 15 Pro · 15 Pro Max
  • iPhone 16 line · except 16e
  • iPhone 17 line · except 17e

Samsung Galaxy Android

  • Galaxy S21 · S21+ · S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy S22 · S22+ · S22 Ultra
  • Galaxy S23 · S23+ · S23 Ultra
  • Galaxy S24 · S24+ · S24 Ultra

Google Pixel Android

  • Pixel 6 · 6 Pro
  • Pixel 7 · 7 Pro
  • Pixel 8 · 8 Pro
  • Pixel 9 · 9 Pro

The list can change — check the current version inside your account before recording.

01 · Platform full review

Hub: the platform that pays you to train robots

Hub is the app that pays you to record household tasks and train AI robots. Click the card for the full review, the technical recording requirements, the bonus table and the signup walkthrough.

Rates, bonuses and payout windows are set by Hub and change often — confirm the current terms inside your account before counting on a number.

02 · Estimate run your numbers

How much money can you make recording chores?

How much you make per month depends on how many hours you record. You get paid for approved hours plus bonuses when you hit the milestones. Drag the slider for a monthly estimate.

Hours you record per day
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3h/day
Your earnings on
Monthly estimate

Illustrative estimate assuming you record every day of the month. Amounts, currencies and rules are set by Hub and can change — check inside your account.

03 · Examples real recordings

How to record household tasks the right way

Clips in the format the app expects: camera at eye level, hands always in frame and the task from start to finish. The videos below play without audio.

Kitchen

Washing dishes

Whole sink in frame, both hands visible from start to finish.

Pet care

Feeding the pet

A task with movement: grab the food, fill the bowl and take it to the animal.

Cleaning

Sweeping outdoors

Repeated, continuous motion with no cuts in the middle of the task.

Laundry

Sorting laundry

Hamper and bed framed together — the robot needs to see source and destination.

Cleaning

Sweeping with a dustpan

Includes reaching under the furniture: the hard corners count.

Kitchen

Dishes, item by item

Same task in a different kitchen — environment variety is what adds value.

04 · The basics before you sign up

What you need to start recording

No course, no résumé, no interview. The only item you may not already own is the head strap — and Hub ships one for free in the Starter Kit.

01
Be 18 or older
02
A phone supported by the app
03
A head strap for the phone
04
Identity verified in the portal

The head strap

The recording has to stay steady and at eye level, with both hands free. Hub ships the strap for free inside the Starter Kit — request it as soon as your account is verified. If you want to start before it arrives, a simple phone mount works.

05 · Context why anyone pays for this

Why do robots need your videos?

Robotics companies pay for real household task videos because artificial intelligence only learns to wash dishes or fold laundry by watching real people do it. What actually happens to the recordings after you upload them.

Training data

Humanoid robots learn by watching humans. Every video of someone folding laundry or washing dishes becomes a training example for the AI models that control the robots.

Real tasks, real homes

Labs cannot reproduce the mess of the real world. That is why companies pay ordinary people to record in their own homes, with their own objects.

A growing market

The humanoid robot race made demand for manipulation data explode. Recording tasks became an accessible side income — all you need is a phone.

06 · FAQ common questions

Frequently asked questions about getting paid to train robots

The short answers to what people ask before signing up.

Do I need any special equipment?
Only a phone supported by the app (see the "Is your phone supported?" list above) and a mount to position it. The tasks are ordinary chores done with objects you already have at home. Recordings made on unsupported models are not approved.
How and when do I get paid?
Payment is calculated per approved hour of recording, with a payout floor of about $5 and an average processing time of 1 to 2 days. Amounts, currencies and methods are set by Hub and can change — check the current terms inside your account.
Is every recording approved?
No. Recordings go through quality review: framing, lighting, visible hands and correct execution all count. Following each task's instructions raises your approval rate a lot.
Do I have to appear in the video?
Your face does not need to be visible. You record from your own perspective with both hands in frame doing the task. Ambient audio stays on during the recording.
Do I have to declare taxes on this income?
It depends on how much you earn and on your tax situation. TraineRobot is not an accountant or a financial advisor — check with a professional in your country.
What is the referral program?
When you invite friends with your link, you earn a recurring commission on their approved hours (level 1) and also on the hours of the people they invite (level 2). See the details and run the numbers in the Referrals tab.
Is this the official Hub site?
No. TraineRobot is an independent guide. We use a referral link: if you create your account through it we earn a commission from the referral program — at no extra cost to you.
Tasks 84 listed

The full list of 84 household tasks

Every task in the Hub app, with a short description of what the recording covers. Use the search or the filters to find a task inside the app.

84 tasks
Baking – knead/roll/cut dough
Hands and dough in frame from start to finish; include the full knead.
Kitchen
Brew Coffee / Beverage Station Reset
Film the full loop: grind or scoop, brew, then reset the counter.
Kitchen
Build a sandwich/salad/plate a dish
Keep every ingredient and the plate inside the frame.
Kitchen
Cleaning Dishes in Sink
Whole sink in frame, both hands visible the entire time.
Kitchen
Fridge & Pantry Audit
Show each item being pulled out, checked and put back or discarded.
Kitchen
Kitchen Deep Clean
Long task — one continuous take beats several short ones.
Kitchen
Loading Dishwasher
Frame the counter and the open rack together so the transfer is visible.
Kitchen
Set the Table
Start from the empty table; end with every setting placed.
Kitchen
Setting the Table
Same as Set the Table — a second variation counts as new data.
Kitchen
Unloading Dishwasher and Putting Dishes Away
Rack and cabinet both in frame; the robot needs source and destination.
Kitchen
Food Prep – wash/peel/chop produce
Close enough to see the knife work, wide enough to see both hands.
Kitchen
Wipe Kitchen Surfaces
Continuous wiping motion, no cuts mid-task.
Kitchen
Collecting Clothes Into a Hamper
Show pickup from floor, bed and chair — varied grasps are the point.
Laundry
Duvet into cover / change sheets / make bed
High-value manipulation task; keep the whole bed in frame.
Laundry
Folding clothes and putting them away
Fold and put away in the same take — don't stop at folding.
Laundry
Hanging clothes on hangers
Show the hanger going in and the rail it lands on.
Laundry
Ironing & Steaming
Iron, board and garment all in frame; slow, steady passes.
Laundry
Loading the Laundry Machine
Hamper and drum in the same shot.
Laundry
Stain Treatment & Hand-Wash
Get close on the hands; the detail is the value here.
Laundry
Unloading the Laundry Machine Into a Hamper
Drum and hamper framed together.
Laundry
Car Wash & Detail
Outdoor task — shoot with the sun behind the phone, not behind you.
Tidying
Clean the Bathroom
Break nothing up: toilet, sink and shower in one continuous take.
Tidying
Cleaning Out Car
Tight space — mount the phone so both hands stay visible.
Tidying
Deep Clean Appliances
Show the appliance before, during and after.
Tidying
Desk Tidy & Cable Management
Cable routing is fine-motor gold; frame close on the hands.
Tidying
Device Dusting & Screen Cleaning
Avoid glare on screens — angle the phone off-axis.
Tidying
Filing & Shredding
Show the sorting decision, not just the shredding.
Tidying
Labeling & Inventorying Boxes
Label writing and box contents both in frame.
Tidying
Leaf Raking & Bagging
Outdoor, repetitive — keep the rake head in frame throughout.
Tidying
Mail & Package Sorting
Show the pile shrinking into sorted stacks.
Tidying
Organize a Junk Drawer
Whole drawer in frame; end state should be visibly sorted.
Tidying
Organize the Garage
Long task — one continuous take is worth more than clips.
Tidying
Pack a Room for Moving
Show items going from surface into box, box getting sealed.
Tidying
Party Setup & Takedown
Two-part task: film setup and takedown as separate recordings.
Tidying
Patio / balcony furniture arrangement
Wide framing — furniture moves need full-body context.
Tidying
Pool cleaning (skim surface)
Keep the net and the water surface in frame; avoid sun glare.
Tidying
Post-Party Cleanup
Cluttered start state is the value — don't tidy before recording.
Tidying
Pull weeds by hand / hand fork
Get low; ground-level framing shows the grasp.
Tidying
Rearrange Wardrobe
Rail and shelves in frame; show garments moving between them.
Tidying
Replace wiper blades
Close framing on the wiper arm and the clip mechanism.
Tidying
Restock Office Supplies
Show the shelf before and after restocking.
Tidying
Scoop a litter box (clean litter)
Scoop and disposal bag both in frame.
Tidying
Shelve books by size / color
Whole shelf in frame so the sorting logic is visible.
Tidying
Sort hardware into divided tray
Fine-motor task — close framing on the tray.
Tidying
Sort recycling into bins
Show the decision: item picked up, then which bin it goes to.
Tidying
Sweep the porch / patio / deck
Repetitive and continuous — no cuts mid-task.
Tidying
Sweeping / vacuuming
Keep the broom or nozzle head in frame the whole time.
Tidying
Tidying a Single Room
Messy start, tidy end, one take.
Tidying
Toy Pickup & Organization
Floor-level clutter is high-value; frame wide.
Tidying
Trim a hedge / prune shrubs (hand shears)
Outdoor, two-handed tool use — keep both hands in frame.
Tidying
Unpack & Set Up a Room
The reverse of packing; film it as its own recording.
Tidying
Bar / Drink Station Setup
Bottles, glasses and the counter all in frame.
Misc
Caulking & Weatherproofing
Close framing on the caulk gun and the bead line.
Misc
Change a tire (jack)
Safety first — level ground, parking brake on, phone on a stable mount.
Misc
Changing Light Bulbs & Batteries
Frame the fixture and the hands; overhead work needs a low angle.
Misc
Check & add engine oil (cool engine)
Cool engine only. Dipstick and fill cap in frame.
Misc
Check tire pressure & add air
Gauge readout should be legible in frame.
Misc
Drill into real workpiece
Eye protection on. Keep the bit and workpiece in frame.
Misc
Full Yard Maintenance
Long outdoor task — shoot when light is even, not midday harsh.
Misc
Furniture Assembly
Highest-value manipulation task: parts, tools and hands all in frame.
Misc
Furniture Disassembly
The reverse sequence is separate data — record it on its own.
Misc
Gardening
Ground-level framing; show the tool and the soil contact.
Misc
Hand-sand a surface
Close framing; the repetitive stroke is the signal.
Misc
Hang Art & Mirrors
Show the measuring and the hanging, not just the final placement.
Misc
Hang curtains on a rod (rings/hooks)
Overhead work — mount the phone low and angled up.
Misc
Holiday Decoration Setup
Wide framing; seasonal clutter is useful variation.
Misc
Loading the Car for a Road Trip
Trunk and luggage in the same shot.
Misc
Packing a Suitcase
Suitcase fully in frame; show folding and placement.
Misc
Patch & Paint Walls
Two phases — patch and paint can be one long take.
Misc
Pet Care Routine
Pet may leave frame; keep the phone wide.
Misc
Pet Feeding & Water Refresh
Movement task: show food scoop, bowl fill and delivery to the pet.
Misc
Pet Grooming & Bath
Wet environment — protect the phone and keep both hands visible.
Misc
Plunge / snake a drain
Close framing on the drain and the tool.
Misc
Pressure-Wash Patio / Driveway
Outdoor; keep the wand tip and the wet line in frame.
Misc
Put Up & Take Down Seasonal Gear
Two recordings: one for setup, one for takedown.
Misc
Putting Groceries Away
Bags and shelves framed together — source and destination.
Misc
Replace showerhead / faucet aerator (water off)
Water off first. Close framing on the threads.
Misc
Replace Smoke / CO Detector Batteries
Overhead work — low angle, both hands in frame.
Misc
Restock First-Aid & Medicine
Show the expiry check, not just the restock.
Misc
Spread mulch / shovel material
Full-body outdoor motion — frame wide.
Misc
Stack firewood
Repetitive lift-and-place; keep the stack in frame as it grows.
Misc
Taking Out the Trash
Movement task — bin, bag and the walk to the curb.
Misc
Tighten cabinet & door hardware
Close framing on the screwdriver and the hinge.
Misc
Walk the Dog
Outdoor movement task; chest-height mount works better than handheld.
Misc
Referrals 2 commission levels

Referral program: recurring extra income

Beyond recording, you can build recurring income by inviting friends. Hub pays a recurring two-level commission — it is what the calculator below models.

The two Hub levels

Level 1 — your invites

$0.50
per approved recorded hour from each friend you invite

Level 2 — their invites

$0.25
per approved hour from the people your friends invite

Estimate your monthly earnings

$0.00
estimated commission per month

Illustrative estimate (4.33 weeks/month) using approximate USD rates. Official amounts and rules are set by Hub and can change — check inside your account.

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