Operational data infrastructure

Real-world data for the next generation of AI.

We enable AI teams, robotics companies, and research organizations to access operational environments and workforce networks for real-world data collection.

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Real-world environments
Video + IMU
Hardware-synchronized capture
Documented
Consent on every program

AI is leaving the screen.

Robotics, embodied systems, and physical-world intelligence require data collected from real environments, real workflows, and real human activity.

Core capabilities
01

Manufacturing environments

Industrial facilities, production settings, and warehouse operations suitable for real-world AI and robotics data collection.

02

Workforce operations

Real human activity across industrial, manual, and assembly workflows, captured in operational environments.

03

Collection programs

Structured participant recruitment and deployment for real-world data collection with documented consent and operational protocols.

04

Collection operations

Direct field operations across high-density industrial, assembly, and service facilities with structured workforce deployment and managed operational protocols.

Field coverage

Real-world environments, captured at the source.

First-person egocentric video and multimodal data across operational facilities, industrial workflows, and everyday environments for physical AI and robotics.

Industrial operations

01Factory & Electronics AssemblyExisting library

High-speed manual electronics assembly, precision surface-mount soldering, PCB insertion, wiring harness routing, screw fastening, and cleanroom handling captured from operator perspective.

02Warehouse & LogisticsExisting library

Piece picking, carton packing, barcode scanning, bin sorting, shrink-wrapping, pallet staging, and hand truck movement in operational fulfillment and distribution centers.

03Packaging & Quality InspectionExisting library

End-of-line quality verification, cosmetic defect inspection, tare-weight checks, label alignment, protective cushioning, and tape-dispenser operation at continuous line speeds.

04Automotive Workshops & MaintenanceOn request

Engine bay servicing, brake assembly disassembly, torque wrench application, fluid checks, pneumatic tool usage, undercarriage inspection, and part cleaning.

Commerce & everyday workflows

05Retail Packing & RestockingExisting library

Supermarket shelf replenishment, face-up fronting, product facing, RFID tagging, checkout bagging, and returns sorting in active retail storefronts with authentic foot traffic.

06Home & Domestic TasksExisting library

Everyday household manipulation including dish loading, countertop wiping, garment folding, laundry sorting, pantry organization, and appliance door handling across diverse living layouts.

07Food Preparation & Commercial KitchensOn request

Ingredient slicing, knife handling, pan tossing, commercial oven operation, plate arrangement, dishware rinsing, and prep-table organization in culinary facilities.

08Office & Everyday Desk WorkOn request

Multi-document handling, paper collating, stapling, binder sorting, cable plugging, peripherals arrangement, stationery manipulation, and dual-monitor desk workflow coordination.

Specialized environments

09Bench & Desk TasksExisting library

High-precision tabletop manipulation with tweezers, miniature fasteners, wire strippers, calibration calipers, and component alignment with millimeter-level positional ground truth.

10Laboratories & Technical WorkspacesOn request

Micropipetting, test tube racking, centrifuge loading, petri dish handling, chemical scale weighing, and instrument knob adjustment under strict analytical protocols.

11Construction & Skilled TradesOn request

Timber framing, conduit routing, copper pipe fitting, drywall installation, power drill operation, and level measurement in semi-finished architectural environments.

12Healthcare & Clinical WorkflowsSubject to feasibility

Simulated clinical procedures, surgical instrument handling, tray preparation, vital monitor adjustment, and patient care task sequences under strict ethics and consent oversight.

13Agriculture & Outdoor WorkSubject to feasibility

Selective fruit harvesting, stem pruning, greenhouse nursery sorting, irrigation line inspection, and seed tray handling under dynamic natural sun angles and atmospheric conditions.

Custom collection

14Directed Field Collection ProgramsAvailable on request

Bespoke operational protocols, dedicated field participant recruitment, targeted toolsets, proprietary facility access, and customized multi-stream capture rigs deployed directly to your technical specifications.

Acquisition systems

Capture systems built for real-world detail.

Calibrated acquisition arrays delivering synchronized first-person video and motion data without impeding natural worker dexterity.

Optical POV

Wearable first-person rigs

Head and chest mount configurations engineered for authentic line of sight, natural hand reaches, and tool manipulation angles throughout full operational shifts.

Natural 110° FOV · Ergonomic counterweight
Sensor architecture

Global-shutter optical sensors

Simultaneous pixel readout eliminates rolling-shutter spatial distortions during rapid hand movement, power tool vibration, and fast object translation.

Zero rolling shear · High frame stability
Kinematics

6-DoF inertial & motion sensing

Synchronized high-frequency triaxial gyroscopes and accelerometers deliver ground-truth angular velocity and linear acceleration for motion-aware learning.

Synchronized IMU · Rotational & linear telemetry
Clock bus

Hardware stream synchronization

Optical frames and kinematics data are locked to a shared hardware clock bus to guarantee sample-accurate temporal alignment across all channels.

Unified hardware clock · Zero frame drift
Process

From environment access to structured datasets.

  1. 01

    Source environments

    Identify operational environments aligned with your collection requirements.

  2. 02

    Deploy collection programs

    Recruit participants and coordinate structured collection protocols.

  3. 03

    Capture real-world activity

    Record authentic human activity and operational workflows.

  4. 04

    Deliver structured datasets

    Organized, documented datasets prepared for downstream AI training.

Not annotation.

Not synthetic data.

Reality.

Real environments. Real workflows. Real human activity. Collected at scale.

Engagement pathways

Three clear ways to partner with Flute.

Whether you are training foundation models, managing an active facility, or introducing a dataset buyer, Flute offers structured commercial engagement.

For AI labs & robotics

Source dataset libraries & custom capture

License existing warehouse and manual task libraries, or commission custom directed collection programs tailored to your task taxonomy and hardware targets.

Discuss your data needs
For facilities & operations

Become a collection partner

Monetize facility workflows and operational downtime by hosting non-disruptive, fully managed video collection programs with documented consent and strict compliance protocols.

Become a collection partner
For industry insiders & brokers

Introduce a qualified buyer

Connect organizations requiring physical-world video data with Flute. We offer attractive, structured referral terms on successfully closed data agreements.

Introduce a buyer
Deal partners & brokers

Know a buyer? Let’s make a deal.

We partner with independent brokers, consultants, and industry insiders who can connect us with qualified buyers of first-person video data. Tell us about your network and potential opportunities.

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Data inquiry

Discuss your data needs.

Tell us about your task taxonomy, hardware targets, or dataset requirements. We structure dedicated collection programs and library licensing to your specifications.

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