1 hour • $90 • Driver’s licence required

Help improve in-car safety tech in Sydney and earn $90

Join Appen’s in-person car safety study in Chatswood. Teens (16–17) and adults complete simple tasks – buckle up, look around, use your phone – and get $90 within two business days.

Join Project Salamander and help make tomorrow’s cars safer for every family on the road today.

Earn at your own pace

Whether you’re a student, parent, professional, or retiree, you’re invited to join our research study! Just visit our Chatswood office and sit in a stationary car.

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Earn $90 (eGift card)

Join solo and earn A$100, bring a child (1-7 years) for A$120, or participate with an older child (8-11 years) for A$150. 

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Flexible side-gig

Fit the project into your schedule. Complete the application form, and we’ll contact you to confirm your availability.

Safety first

All tasks will be conducted safely under supervision while the car is parked.

Get paid to help reduce car accidents

Project Salamander (P20841) aims to improve in-car safety by helping vehicles quickly detect unsafe driver and passenger behaviour using advanced eye and face tracking technology.

Decision job

What you'll do

▷ Sit in a parked car fitted with cameras.
▷ Perform simple actions like drinking, using your phone, or pretending to sleep.
▷ Wear props like sunglasses or hats during the session.
▷ A supervisor will guide you throughout the activity.

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What's in it for you

Earn $90 (eGift card) per person participating in the study.

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Who can join

▷ Aged 16 to 56 years old.
▷ Able to travel to Chatswood, Sydney.
▷ Available for a 1-hour session.
▷ Teens (16–17) must be accompanied by a guardian.

Get paid in four steps

1

Sign up for Project Salamander (P20841) by completing the application form below. 

2

We’ll send you a questionnaire and provide details about the available session slots.

3

Travel to the address Chatswood, Sydney, on your scheduled date and time.

4

Complete the project and get paid within two business days.

Apply to Project Salamander (P20841)

The participation in this study is voluntary. In order to be able to participate, you will need to provide your consent below.
- Consent Form for Adults and Minors

Additional forms and surveys may be needed to fill out before being booked or once at the venue, if you are selected to participate in this study.

Consent provided
Please ensure the name you enter exactly matches the name that is found in the government ID you will bring with you to the venue, if you are selected to participate.
Enter the email we used to send you the link to this form. If we did not send you this link, use the email address you check most often. You will need to keep the same email throughout the project (application, booking, communications, sponsor's consent/NDA signing, payments, etc.).
10. Will you be bringing your children to the project?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. CrowdGen is the contributor platform of Appen, a publicly traded data company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the code APX.

We are a global leader in the development of machine learning and artificial intelligence products and services. During the 25 years that we have been in business, we have accumulated more than 1,000,000 contributors who help shape our AI technology.

Through CrowdGen, you can complete various online tasks that contribute to global AI development and research while earning income remotely. 

Yes! Anyone can take part in Project Salamander (P26P3).

Driving is not required for most participants. The car will remain parked throughout the session. In some cases, we may ask if you’re comfortable driving a short distance, but only certain participants will be selected for this, and it’s completely optional.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please inform the project team as soon as possible so your slot can be given to another participant.

Appen also reserves the right to cancel scheduled sessions due to:

  • Technical failures
  • Inclement weather
  • If a participant (12 years or older) is unable to follow instructions


In the event of a cancellation, Appen will make every effort to provide ample notice.

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