Choose the right setting
Residential projects cover eligible activities in your own home. Commercial projects are for people actively working in a supported industry and location.
Crossing Hurdles Paid Projects
Everyday work can help AI understand the real world.
Apply free for first-person video-recording projects in Latin America, the United States, and Canada. Compare the current options here, then continue to the official application portal.
18+ only. Applying is free. Selection, task availability, approved hours, and earnings are not guaranteed.
Free to applyNo application or registration fee
$6–$15 USDPublished rate range per approved hour
Home + workplaceResidential and commercial options
Human supportsupport@crossinghurdles.com
What you contribute
Real activities, recorded responsibly.
These projects collect original first-person video of eligible household or workplace activities. The recordings support real-world data collection for AI projects, subject to the applicable consent and project terms.
Record from your point of view
A compatible phone and head-mounted holder keep your hands and the activity visible. Each project explains its own recording and quality rules.
Protect people and places
Record only where you have permission. Keep unrelated people and confidential information out of view, and stop whenever safety or privacy cannot be maintained.
Why the work matters
Real-world context is difficult to learn from a lab.
Everyday activities include hands, tools, spaces, and changing sequences. Carefully collected first-person recordings can help research and AI teams evaluate how systems interpret that complexity under the applicable project, consent, and privacy terms.
Grounded context
Recordings show eligible activities as they happen in real homes and workplaces, rather than in an artificial demonstration.
Human contribution
Contributors provide the point of view and situational detail that make a real-world dataset possible.
Responsible collection
Permission, privacy, safety, consent, and project-specific quality review are part of the contribution—not optional extras.
Current public catalog
Find the project that matches your region and setting.
Each button goes to that project’s exact official page. Read its current eligibility, privacy notice, participation terms, and onboarding instructions before applying.
Residential projects
Residential recording
First-person recordings of eligible everyday activities in your own home.
Applications available
Residential
Latin America
LATAM Residential
Record eligible everyday household activities from a first-person point of view.
Eligibility: 18+; live in an eligible Latin American country; compatible phone and head-mounted holder required.
$6 USD
per approved recording hour
- Laundry
- Kitchen tidying
- Room organization
- Home care
Payment applies only to approved time. Selection and task availability are not guaranteed.
Read details & apply for LATAM Residential on the official application portal (opens in a new tab)
Applications available
Residential
United States
USA Residential
Record eligible household activities in your own home using the required setup.
Eligibility: 18+; live in the United States; compatible phone and head-mounted holder required.
$12 USD
per approved video hour
- Laundry
- Kitchen tidying
- Room organization
- Home care
Payment applies only to approved time. Selection and task availability are not guaranteed.
Read details & apply for USA Residential on the official application portal (opens in a new tab)Commercial projects
Commercial recording
First-person recordings at an active workplace, with permission and safety requirements.
Applications available
Commercial
Latin America
LATAM Commercial
Record eligible hands-on work at an active workplace with appropriate permission.
Eligibility: 18+; live in an eligible Latin American country; actively work at an eligible workplace and have permission to record.
$10 USD
per approved recording hour
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Logistics
- Hospitality
Payment applies only to approved time. Selection and task availability are not guaranteed.
Read details & apply for LATAM Commercial on the official application portal (opens in a new tab)
Applications available
Commercial
United States
USA Commercial
Record eligible hands-on work at an active workplace with appropriate permission.
Eligibility: 18+; live in the United States; actively work at an eligible workplace and have permission to record.
$15 USD
per approved recording hour
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Logistics
- Hospitality
Payment applies only to approved time. Selection and task availability are not guaranteed.
Read details & apply for USA Commercial on the official application portal (opens in a new tab)
Applications available
Commercial
Canada
Canada Commercial
Record eligible hands-on work at an active workplace with appropriate permission.
Eligibility: 18+; live in Canada; actively work at an eligible workplace and have permission to record.
$12 USD
per approved recording hour
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Logistics
- Hospitality
Payment applies only to approved time. Selection and task availability are not guaranteed.
Read details & apply for Canada Commercial on the official application portal (opens in a new tab)Project information last checked against the official public portal on 2026-09-02. Availability can change.
Quick comparison
Residential or commercial?
Start with where the recording happens, then choose the page for your actual region. Never choose a different location to qualify.
| Project | Setting | Region | Published rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATAM Residential | Residential | Latin America | $6 USD per approved recording hour |
| USA Residential | Residential | United States | $12 USD per approved video hour |
| LATAM Commercial | Commercial | Latin America | $10 USD per approved recording hour |
| USA Commercial | Commercial | United States | $15 USD per approved recording hour |
| Canada Commercial | Commercial | Canada | $12 USD per approved recording hour |
Residential
Eligible household activities can include laundry, kitchen tidying, room organization, bathroom cleaning, home care, garage organization, and general pickup.
Commercial
You must actively work at an eligible site in agriculture, construction, warehouse/logistics, manufacturing/industrial, retail, or hospitality—and have appropriate permission.
How to get started
A clear path from interest to contribution.
Onboarding differs by project. Follow only the instructions shown on the official page and after a successfully saved application.
Choose carefully
Match your truthful region and either a home or active workplace setting.
Read the details
Review that project’s requirements, privacy notice, terms, and consent language.
Apply free
Submit accurate information through the exact official application page.
Follow onboarding
If invited, use the instructions and approved tools provided for your project.
Record and submit
Follow safety and quality rules. Only approved recording time is payable.
Before you apply
Check the common requirements.
Project-specific rules can be stricter. The official application page remains the source of truth.
- Age and truthful locationYou must be at least 18 and apply only for the region where you actually live or work.
- Compatible smartphonePublic forms currently list iPhone 12+, Samsung Galaxy S21+, or Google Pixel 6+.
- Head-mounted phone holderYou buy a compatible holder yourself. The public forms estimate about $9–$12 USD and state that it is not reimbursed.
- Original, first-person recordingsRecord only eligible activities, keep the task visible, and follow the project’s clarity, lighting, and upload rules.
- Permission, privacy, and safetyCommercial recording requires appropriate workplace authorization. Exclude unrelated people and confidential information.
Payment transparency
Approved time is what counts.
The public project catalog distinguishes recording/video time that is approved from the rest of the application and submission process.
IncludedRecording or video time accepted under the applicable project rules
Not includedApplying, setup, waiting, uploading, rejected, pending, or ineligible time
ProcessingThe public catalog says approved payments are processed weekly on Sundays
Methods varyBank transfer, Wise, or PayPal may be available depending on the project
This is not a wage or a promise of work. There are no guaranteed hours, selection, approvals, earnings, or payment method. The applicable project page and participation terms control.
Referral rewards
Share a real opportunity, with clear rules.
A referral qualifies after two accepted hours. Rewards accrue at $1 USD per accepted hour, up to $50 per referred person and $200 total per referrer. The applicant must use the referrer’s valid, different email.
Read every referral rule (opens in a new tab)2 hoursaccepted before a referral qualifies
$1 USDper accepted hour
$50maximum per referred person
$200maximum total per referrer
Public contributor stories
Experiences shared in contributors’ own words.
These short excerpts appear on the official project portal. Individual experiences vary and do not guarantee selection, work, approvals, or earnings.
I’m really grateful for the opportunity to be part of this project.
— Zule, public contributor story
Being part of this project has been a great experience.
— Mariana, public contributor story
Paid Projects FAQ
Questions worth answering before you apply.
What kind of work is currently available?
The current public catalog contains five first-person video-recording projects: two residential options for eligible activities at home and three commercial options for contributors actively working at an eligible workplace. Availability can change, so confirm the status on the exact project page.
Which countries or regions are currently eligible?
The current routes cover Latin America, the United States, and Canada, but not every setting is offered in every region. Apply only through the exact page matching where you truthfully live or work, and review its current geographic rules before submitting.
Is it free to apply?
Yes. Crossing Hurdles does not charge an application or registration fee. You may need to buy a compatible head-mounted phone holder yourself; the project does not reimburse that purchase.
Does applying guarantee project work or earnings?
No. Applying does not guarantee selection, tasks, approved hours, continued availability, or earnings. Capacity and project decisions can change.
Which phone models are currently supported?
The public forms currently list iPhone 12 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S21 or newer, and Google Pixel 6 or newer. Confirm compatibility on the exact project page before buying equipment.
What is the difference between residential and commercial projects?
Residential projects cover eligible activities in your own home. Commercial projects require you to be actively working at an eligible workplace and to have appropriate authorization to record there.
How and when are approved payments processed?
The public catalog says approved payments are processed weekly on Sundays, with bank transfer, Wise, or PayPal depending on availability. Only approved recording/video time is payable, and the project-specific terms control.
Can other people or confidential information appear in a recording?
No unrelated people or confidential information should appear. Obtain any required location or workplace permission and stop recording whenever privacy, permission, or safety cannot be maintained. Review the official safety and permission guide (opens in a new tab).
How will my application and recordings be used?
The exact project page provides the applicable privacy notice, consent language, participation terms, and explanation of the collection. Read those materials before applying or recording; they control how submitted information and recordings are processed. Do not include unrelated people or confidential information.
How do referral rewards work?
A referral currently qualifies after the referred contributor completes two accepted hours. The published reward is $1 USD per accepted hour, up to $50 per referred person and $200 total per referrer, and the applicant must use the referrer’s valid, different email. Review the complete current referral rules (opens in a new tab).
Where can I get help?
Email support@crossinghurdles.com. Include the project name and the email used to apply, but never email passwords or verification codes.
Candidate support
Not sure which project fits?
Email the support team with the project name, your country or region, and the email address you used to apply. Never send a password, one-time code, identity document, or sensitive recording by email.
Email candidate support
support@crossinghurdles.com
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Choose your exact region and recording setting.
Review the official project details before you submit. Applications are free; selection and work are not guaranteed.