We are currently looking for participants across India for a Paid Data Collection Project involving Handwritten Text Photos.

This remote opportunity allows you to contribute to the development of AI systems while earning money using your own eligible Apple device.

Project Overview

Participants will capture Live Photos of real handwritten text using the camera of a compatible iPhone or iPad. The collected data will be used to improve AI technologies.

Examples of Eligible Handwritten Materials

• Notes and memos
• Shopping or to-do lists
• Letters
• Diaries or journals
• Greeting cards
• Recipes
• Tables and forms
• Flyers
• Other naturally occurring handwritten materials

Important Guidelines

• All content must be authentic and naturally occurring.
• AI-generated, synthetic, or staged content is not allowed.
• Handwritten documents should not be created specifically for this project.
• Participants may include up to 5 personally written items, with a maximum of 20 submissions in these categories.
• All personal information such as names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, and faces must be removed or concealed before submission.

Compensation

Payment is provided for each approved asset submitted.

Eligibility Requirements To participate, you must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be currently located in India.
• Be able to read and understand one of the following languages: Bangla, Gujarati, Odia, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, or Urdu

• Own an eligible Apple device running iOS/iPadOS 16 or later.
• Use the rear camera to capture Live Photos.
• Submit photos with a minimum resolution of 7.9 MP.
• Be able to collect handwritten text from a variety of real-world environments such as stores, restaurants, workplaces, and public locations.

Language Requirements

The handwritten content should primarily be in your selected language. A small amount of another language (up to approximately 20%) is acceptable if naturally present.

Quality Expectations We encourage submissions featuring a wide variety of:

• Handwriting styles
• Pens, pencils, markers, and ink colors
• Paper types and textures
• Layouts, decorations, and highlights
• Lighting conditions, backgrounds, and camera angles

Eligible Apple DevicesiPhone

• iPhone XR, XS, XS Max
• iPhone SE (2nd & 3rd Gen)
• iPhone 11 Series
• iPhone 12 Series
• iPhone 13 Series
• iPhone 14 Series
• iPhone 15 Series
• iPhone 16 Series
• iPhone 17 Series
• iPhone Air

iPad

• iPad mini (5th & 6th Gen)
• iPad Air (3rd to 6th Gen)
• iPad (8th, 9th, 10th Gen & iPad A16)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st to 5th Gen)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd to 7th Gen)

If you meet the above requirements and own a compatible Apple device, we would love to have you onboard!

Interested participants should apply using this link: Data Collection Project | Handwritten Text - Indic Languages – Fill in form

Please note: To apply, please complete the application form provided above. Applications submitted through Bamboo will not be reviewed for this project. Thank you!

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