PONT Corporation launched a housework filming campaign on its Sampo points app on November 7, 2026. Users can earn 1,000 yen per approved hour of task footage. The first phase is capped at 4,000 approved hours, worth up to 4 million yen.
How the campaign works
Users wear a smartphone on a head mount and record daily tasks such as washing dishes or hanging laundry. Footage is reviewed, and only approved recording time earns points. Each person can earn up to 100,000 yen for 100 approved hours.
Company and app background
Sampo is a points app operated by PONT Corporation, based in Tokyo. It lets users earn points by walking and doing housework. Points can be exchanged for digital gifts, e-money, and the JPYC stablecoin.
Data and privacy
Submitted videos are provided to a US AI and robotics developer for research and development. Participants must avoid recording people who have not given consent or personal information. They can stop participating at any time, though already shared footage may not be deleted.
PONT plans to expand the project to more household tasks and overseas markets. It also intends to cover commercial facilities and stores. The company will work with domestic robot developers and add bank transfer as a redemption option.