Automation index

How much of a Cobbler’s job can AI already do?

A sole quote comes earlier. Stitching, sticking and not coming off on day three do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#559 / 643

Cobbler

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Diagnose, sole and the quote. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Stitch, stick and the heel that goes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Last, the fit and the one that pinches. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Colour, cream and the pair that does not match. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The client, the dance and not cutting the vamp. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
That it does not come off, and not leaving a lame heel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

24%

#286 / 643

Hearing aid technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Audiometry, thresholds and the fitting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Take the mould, trial and the one who hates the whistle. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Program, verify and retune the aid. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Repair, batteries and aftercare. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Explain, family and the stigma of the device. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
That they actually hear, and not taking the aid back. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		24%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low