Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Barista?
Today an AI or a robot can barely cover part of a shift. Pace, the physical space, and dealing with people still are the job.
It does not measure how many roles are at risk.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Barista
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#52 / 103
View rankingBarista
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Receive and process customer payments.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Clean service or seating areas.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 42% | 28% | +11.8 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- educate customers on tea varieties
- maintain relationship with customers
- greet guests
- handle customer complaints
- upsell products
- handover the service area
- set up the coffee area
- maintain customer service
- work in a hospitality team
Sources for this job· O*NET 35-3023.01· ESCO/ISCO 5132
IS WORK OVER?
Biologist
31%
#28 / 103
View rankingBiologist
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Teach or supervise students and perform research at universities and colleges.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 17% | 22% | +3.7 |
Identify, classify, and study structure, behavior, ecology, physiology, nutrition, culture, and distribution of plant and animal species.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 48% | +7.2 |
Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 22% | +3.3 |
Research environmental effects of present and potential uses of land and water areas, determining methods of improving environmental conditions or such outputs as crop yields.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 22% | +1.3 |
Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 48% | +2.9 |
Study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and function.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Review reports and proposals, such as those relating to land use classifications and recreational development, for accuracy, adequacy, or adherence to policies, regulations, or scientific standards.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 5% | 55% | +2.8 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
| Total | 100% | 31% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- microbiology-bacteriology
- genetics
- biotechnology
- laboratory techniques
- biology
- medical genetics
- genetic engineering
- scientific research methodology
- manage research data
- perform laboratory tests
Sources for this job· O*NET 19-1029.04· ESCO/ISCO 2131