Several apps now pay you to film yourself doing chores so robots can learn from the footage. The main ones in 2026 are Amelia Chores (US, paid Fridays), DoorDash Tasks (for Dashers, fixed pay per task), Kled, Sensei Robotics, Claru, micro1 and Figure's Index app. Published or reported pay runs from about $5 to $25 per hour of accepted video, and only approved recordings are paid. Noise, often named alongside them, is a social media creator app, not a robot data app.
- Pay is per accepted task or per hour of accepted video; few apps publish a rate.
- Expect rejections, upload minimums and sometimes a head mount to buy.
- If you work on a crew, your employer can be paid for recordings of the job instead.
Which apps pay you to record chores for AI?
Robotics companies need first-person video of everyday tasks, and these apps buy it from individuals. You strap a phone to your head, record a chore such as dishes or laundry, and submit it. If the footage meets the brief, you are paid. For the bigger picture, including jobs and business programs, see companies that pay to record work.
Chore recording apps compared
Checked 4 Nov 2026. Rates are published by the company or reported by a major outlet.
| App | Who can join | What you record | Pay | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Chores | US only | Household chores | Shown in the app per chore | Fridays, PayPal or Wise |
| DoorDash Tasks | Dashers in select US areas (not CA, NYC, Seattle, CO) | Chores on video, photos, speech | Fixed per task; up to $25/hr for chores (reported) | Through DoorDash |
| Kled | Multiple countries | Photos, video, audio, everyday activities | Per accepted task; labelled low, medium or high | PayPal, Venmo or Solana wallet |
| Sensei Robotics | iPhone and Android users | Household chores | Hourly rate per submitted video (not published) | Bank deposit |
| Claru | Contractors by region | First-person video at home, in stores, outdoors | $15/hr US listings, $5/hr Asia | Every two weeks |
| micro1 | Contract workers, 50+ countries | Household chores; expert work demos | $15/hr reported (Nigeria) | Contract terms |
| Figure Index | Creators in multiple countries | Household tasks with a Figure device | Paid by the minute | In app |
What should you know about each app?
Short notes from company pages and reporting.
- Amelia Chores: free, US only, pay shown before each chore, paid every Friday. Full Amelia Chores review.
- DoorDash Tasks: for existing Dashers, pay shown upfront and fixed per task. DoorDash Tasks explained.
- Kled: a broad data marketplace with more than 500,000 contributors. WIRED found it required 100 uploads before the first payout.
- Sensei Robotics: a chore app paying an hourly rate per submitted video into your bank account. Its iOS listing had few ratings when checked.
- Claru: posts region-specific listings with a flat hourly rate, $15 an hour in the US. A profile does not guarantee work.
- micro1: hires contract recorders and also collects expert demonstrations in repair and assembly. MIT Technology Review reported $15 an hour for a recorder in Nigeria.
- Figure Index: Figure sends contributors a recording device and pays by the minute.
Is the Noise app the same thing?
No. Noise is often listed next to these apps, but TechCrunch describes it as a marketing platform that pays everyday people per view to post brand content on TikTok, Instagram and similar sites. It does not collect robot training footage.
How much can you realistically make?
Less than the headline rates suggest, at first. A WIRED reporter who tested three apps for a week earned $21.55 in total. Footage gets rejected when hands leave the frame or the camera shakes, some apps need many uploads before a payout, and a worker told ABC News some platforms charge about $1 to withdraw small balances. Higher rates go to people who follow the brief exactly and to specialist footage.
- Read the brief and example videos before you record.
- Keep faces, mail and screens out of frame.
- Check the payout minimum and any withdrawal fee.
- Track recorded versus accepted time so you know your real hourly rate.
Work on a crew? Your employer can be paid instead
Chore apps cover what you do at home. The work you do on the job, such as installing fixtures, prepping a line or picking orders, is often worth more to robotics labs and cannot be filmed at home. Amelia Robotics pays businesses for that footage, and the owner decides the crew's share.
at the typical rate of about $10 per approved hour, a kitchen team of 6 recording 15 approved hours a week each would bring the business about $3,600 a month (6 x 15 x 4 x $10). That is illustrative; the agreement and approved hours decide actual pay. Send the business program page to your boss.
Source: Amelia Robotics: business program (checked Nov 2026)
Next step
Business owners can see what counts and estimate a crew's figure on the physical AI hub.
Common questions
What app pays you to do chores?
Amelia Chores, DoorDash Tasks (for Dashers), Kled, Sensei Robotics, Claru, micro1 and Figure Index all pay for recordings of everyday tasks, subject to approval.
Can you really get paid to record yourself doing chores?
Yes, but only accepted footage is paid, and early earnings are often small. A WIRED reporter earned $21.55 in a week across three apps.
What is the Noise app?
Noise is a creator marketing app that pays per view for posting brand content on social media. It is not a robot training data app.
Do these apps work outside the US?
Some do. Kled, Claru, micro1 and Figure Index recruit in many countries, while Amelia Chores is US only and DoorDash Tasks is limited to select US areas.
Is it safe to film inside my home?
Record only the requested task, keep faces and personal details out of frame, and read each app's privacy policy and data settings before submitting.
Can my company get paid for us recording work?
Yes, through business programs such as Amelia Robotics, which pays the business monthly typically paying $500 to $2,000 per recording employee.
Sources and further reading
- Amelia Robotics: business program (checked Nov 2026)
- Amelia Robotics: for robotics labs
- Amelia Chores
- DoorDash: Introducing DoorDash Tasks
- Washington Post: DoorDash chore pay
- Kled on the App Store
- Sensei Robotics
- Sensei Robotics on the App Store
- Claru: retail capture (US)
- Claru: household capture (Asia)
- Figure: Index
- MIT Technology Review: micro1 recorders
- WIRED: a week recording chores for money
- ABC News (Australia): withdrawal fees
- TechCrunch: Noise creator platform
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