Job description
About Tacit We are an early-stage, deep tech startup based in San Francisco, developing innovative hardware that rethinks human-computer interaction. We are backed by General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, and Greylock Partners, with a founding team from Stanford, Brain. Gate, Oculus, and Tesla. While we can’t reveal too much just yet, our team is tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges to bring revolutionary products to life.
Seeking volunteers for a human-computer interaction research study in San Francisco and San Jose! We're seeking volunteers for an in-person study on how people engage with text while using a new wearable interface. We're looking for readers of all kinds, avid or occasional. No technical or research background is needed.
Time Commitment
- One session in San Francisco (SOMA) or San Jose, lasting 1 to 4 hours depending on the study tasks
- No ongoing or minimum time commitment. You can take part once and be done. What to expect
- Wear a non-invasive, wearable prototype during the session
- Read English-language materials we provide
- Follow instructions from the study team
- Share brief feedback at the end The session takes place in a quiet, distraction-free room. You can remove the device at any time, and before you agree to participate we'll walk you through exactly how it works and how data is recorded. Eligibility
- Adults 18 and over
- Able to attend sessions in person in San Francisco or San Jose
- Fluent English speaker, comfortable reading English-language materials
- Able to follow instructions and completing simple tasks on your own As a thank you for your time Participants receive $20 for every hour of the study they complete, sent via PayPal after the session. Voluntary Participation This is a voluntary research study, not employment. You can withdraw at any point and still be paid for the hours you completed. As a thank-you for your time Participants will receive $20 for every hour of a session they complete. Payment goes out via PayPal within a few days after completing your session. Voluntary participation This is a voluntary research study, not employment. You can withdraw at any point and still be paid for the time you completed. Interested? Fill out our short screening form https://form.jotform.com/262100828644151 and we'll follow up with more details!