Automation index

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

Ordering a cylinder from a photo is easy. Opening a door at 3 a.m. without wrecking it is not.

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

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

15%

AI can already do 15% of this job.

#629 / 643

Locksmith

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
Emergency diary, quotes and invoices. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Diagnose lock, cylinder and possible pick. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Opening, cylinder swap and fitting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	8%	+1.9
Fit electronic locks and access control. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	10%	+1.6
Cut keys and manage master systems. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Helping a client in trouble, and travel. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	18%	+2.2
Total	100%		15%

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

IS WORK OVER?

25%

#226 / 643

Bookbinder

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
Trim, gather and prepare sections. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Sew, glue, groove and case in. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Restore spines, endpapers and damaged copies. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	22%	+4
Die-cut, foil and special finishes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Commissions, quotes and the client. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Materials, times and a book that lasts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Total	100%		25%

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