Data for robotics & embodied AI

Human skills.
Machine
intelligence.

We capture how people do things. First-person demonstrations of real-world tasks, shaped around your robotics and embodied AI projects.

Hands using scissors and patterned fabric at a sewing workstation in Kenya. Human demonstration
Real work.
Useful data.
Everyday skills. Real working environments.01 / FIELD NOTES

01 / First-person perspective

02 / Domestic & industrial settings

03 / Tailored to your project

Collection environments

At home. At work.
In the real world.

Robots need to understand the world people actually live in. We collect human demonstrations across everyday settings, tailored to the tasks your model needs to learn.

01 / Domestic data

Everyday life.
Extraordinary detail.

Capture how people handle familiar objects, move through spaces, and complete household routines.

  • Kitchen tasksPrepare. Handle. Put away.
  • Cleaning & organizingWipe. Sort. Arrange.
  • Household routinesFold. Carry. Use.
Explore domestic collection

02 / Industrial data

Hands-on work.
Real-world workflows.

Human skills in workshops, factories, and service workplaces. Tools, materials, and physical tasks in context.

A worker handling fabric at a sewing machine in Kenya.
Sewing studios
Workers washing motorcycles at an outdoor workplace in Kenya.
Vehicle washing

Examples from our Kenya collection environments. Your project defines the setting.

The collection approach

Your task.
Our starting point.

Good data starts with a clear brief. We work with you to shape a collection around your research goals, task requirements, and real-world settings.

01

Define the task

Tell us what your model needs to learn. We discuss the activities, intended use, capture requirements, and timeline.

02

Shape the collection

Identify suitable environments and participants for your tasks. Agree the scope, consent, privacy, and on-site requirements before capture.

03

Capture human skills

Collect first-person demonstrations of the agreed activities. Review the collection against your brief and discuss the next iteration.

For collection partners

Earn extra revenue.
From everyday work.

Turn your team’s practical skills and working environment into paid data collection opportunities. Help robotics learn from the activities you already know well.

Run a workshop, service business, or research facility? Let’s explore how your setting and people could take part in a collection project.

Discuss earning opportunities

Opportunities depend on project fit. Participation and payment terms are agreed for each project.

A conversation, not a commitment

What’s in it for you?

01 /

A new revenue opportunity

Explore paid collection projects using the environment and practical skills you already have.

02 /

A project shaped around your setting

Discuss suitable activities, access, and scheduling before deciding whether a project works for you.

03 /

A role in the future of robotics

Contribute real human demonstrations that help robotics teams understand everyday work.

Our collection network

Local settings.
Broader perspectives.

We collect in Germany and Kenya, matching the setting to your project. We welcome local businesses, research organizations, and collection partners.

Germany

Human demonstrations in domestic and workplace environments, with opportunities for local collection partners and organizations.

Discuss a local partnership

Kenya

Our flexible workforce captures everyday skills in homes and workplaces, with activities shaped around your requirements.

Discuss a local partnership

A little more context

Good questions.
Clear answers.

Have something else in mind?
Talk to our team.

What is egocentric data collection?

Egocentric means first-person: demonstrations captured from the perspective of the person performing a task. This helps robotics and embodied AI teams understand how people interact with objects and environments.

Where do you collect data?

We collect in Germany and Kenya, across domestic and industrial environments. The right location and setting depend on the activities and context your project requires.

Can collection be tailored to our project?

Yes. Start with your tasks, intended use, preferred environments, capture requirements, and timeline. We can then discuss an appropriate collection scope. Formats, equipment, and review criteria are agreed for each project.

Can our organization become a collection partner?

We welcome discussions with organizations in Germany and Kenya that can offer relevant settings, practical skills, or collaboration opportunities. Share where you operate and what activities take place in your environment.

Can collection partners earn extra revenue?

Partners can explore paid collection opportunities that match their setting and skills. Compensation depends on the project scope and participation requirements; payment terms are agreed before work begins. Contact us to discuss a suitable opportunity.

How are consent and privacy handled?

Participant consent, privacy expectations, site permissions, and data-use requirements need to be scoped before collection. Contact us to discuss your organization’s requirements and the proposed collection context.

Let’s build the right collection

Start with a conversation.

A data project, a collection partnership, or an idea worth exploring.

Let’s talk

Tell us what
you have in mind.

Share a little about your idea. Your enquiry will be sent directly to info@tactual.ai.

We’ll use your details to respond to your enquiry and email you a thank-you message with a copy of what you submit.