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Kind of work

About this tree

Topics organize proposed tasks, not prerequisites. Classes describe the kind of work; they do not rate footage, establish rewards or show robot readiness. Topic images are illustrations. Related footage uses publisher categories and may cover a broader topic than the selected task.

Start with something real

Skills taking shape.

Open footage. Visible annotations. Room to contribute.

Stirring vegetables

Starter collection

Food preparation

Small kitchen actions: stirring, handling an onion and beginning a cut.

CC BY 4.0AI drafts · review pending

Starting a shirt fold

Starter collection

Clothing folding

A shirt and a pair of jeans, seen through the first stages of folding.

CC BY 4.0AI drafts · review pending

Moving food toward a container

Starter collection

Packing items

An early example of moving an item from a tray toward a container.

CC BY 4.0AI drafts · review pending

Ideas to contribute · Browse real footage

EverydayPlace a cupSet a cup on the mark.

EverydayWipe a counterWipe along a kitchen plane.

EverydayOpen a drawerPinch and pull a drawer.

EverydayFold a shirtFold a plain cotton shirt.

EverydayPour waterPour from kettle to mug.

SkilledTie a laceTie a simple lace.

SkilledDrive a screwDrive a wood screw.

EverydayHang a shirtHang a shirt on a hanger.

EverydayPeel an orangePeel an orange.

EverydayPlace a plateSet a plate on the counter.

SkilledSlice breadSlice a loaf.

SkilledCut paperCut paper with scissors.

EverydaySpread butterSpread butter on toast.

EverydayOpen a bottleUnscrewing a bottle cap.

EverydayTurn a pageTurn a paper page.

EverydayFold a towelFold a towel.

EverydayType on a keyboardType on a laptop.

EverydayConnect a USB-C cablePlug a USB-C cable.

EverydayUnplug an Ethernet cablePress the latch. Pull the cable. Human-only. Any body.

EverydayOpen a jarTwist a jar lid.

EverydayWash a plateWash a plate.

EverydaySweep a floorGather loose debris into one area.

EverydayMop a floorWork across a small floor section.

SkilledClean a windowWipe glass from edge to edge.

EverydayLoad a dishwasherArrange dishes in the rack.

EverydaySort recyclingSort a few items by local rules.

EverydayPack a boxArrange objects for a snug fit.

EverydayMake a bedFit the sheet and arrange bedding.

EverydaySort laundryGroup clothes for a chosen wash.

SkilledFold a fitted sheetBring elastic corners into a fold.

SkilledSew on a buttonAttach a button to fabric.

SkilledMend a seamClose an opened fabric seam.

SpecialistHem trousersMeasure, fold and stitch a hem.

SkilledEmbroider a motifPractice controlled decorative stitches.

EverydayWash produceRinse ingredients before preparation.

SkilledDice an onionCut an onion into small pieces.

SkilledCrack an eggOpen the shell over a bowl.

SkilledWhisk eggsMix eggs with a controlled motion.

EverydayStir a mixtureCombine ingredients in a bowl.

SkilledScramble eggsControl stirring and the finish.

SkilledShape fresh pastaTurn dough into a chosen shape.

SpecialistEmulsify a sauceBring a sauce together gradually.

SkilledKnead doughDevelop the dough through handling.

SpecialistLaminate pastryBuild and preserve folded layers.

ArtisanCompose a fine dishBring flavor, texture and presentation together.

EverydayWater a plantWater the soil with a controlled pour.

SkilledRepot a plantMove a plant into a prepared pot.

EverydaySow seedsPlace and cover seeds in a tray.

SpecialistPrune a plantExplain which growth you remove.

SkilledPrepare a plant cuttingSelect and prepare a cutting.

SkilledMeasure and mark timberTransfer a dimension onto wood.

SkilledSand a wood surfacePrepare a small wood surface.

SpecialistFit a wood jointAdjust a joint to its intended fit.

SkilledAlign a cabinet hingeAdjust a door's alignment.

SkilledPatch a wall surfaceRepair a small surface defect.

SpecialistFit wall insulationShow expert fitting decisions.

SpecialistAlign roofing layersShow how roofing layers meet.

ArtisanShape a clay bowlDevelop a bowl's form by hand.

SkilledTrim a pot's footRefine the support and profile.

ArtisanFinish a ceramic pieceDevelop a chosen surface finish.

SkilledCut a leather patternTransfer and cut a chosen pattern.

SkilledSaddle-stitch leatherBuild an even hand-stitched seam.

ArtisanMake a leather walletCarry a design through to its finish.

SkilledFold a paper boxBuild a shape through folds.

SkilledBind a notebookAssemble a book by hand.

EverydayOrganize cablesRoute and label a few cables.

SpecialistInspect a solder jointExplain a close inspection.

Image credits

The first three tiers use AI illustrations. Artisan uses real reference photographs. These images show example skills, not recording previews.

Fine cooking — Tommaso Ubezio, Unsplash License.
Ceramics — Alex Jones, Unsplash License.
Leatherwork — Anna Tarazevich, Pexels License.

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What makes a useful video?

Show the work.

Keep your hands and the task visible. Record a complete attempt, with a clear result.

Clarity over camera price.

Useful context, steady framing and detail matter. Higher resolution alone does not establish quality.

Storage is a separate choice.

Contributing does not require a purchase. Planned premium tiers add hosting capacity; open releases keep their licenses.

How does footage become a robot skill?

Show how it’s done.

A person records a real task. Keep the original footage, contributor credit and permission together.

Useful for observing actions and outcomes.

The path we’re building. DVIDIA does not yet offer robot-tested policies.

A skillspace brings a task, its demonstrations and review together. A video is a starting point; training and real-world testing still come next.

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