Automation index
How much of a Luthier’s job can AI already do?
A soundboard mould comes earlier. Gluing, tensioning and the instrument sounding do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Luthier
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#518 / 643
View rankingLuthier
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Template, woods and the soundboard mould.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Glue, braces and the one that opens.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
String, fret and the octave.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Finish, the bridge and the one that will not hold.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The player, the concert and not moving the soundpost blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it sounds, and not leaving a twisted neck.EstimateNo 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
Skills and activities
- glue soundboards
- braces
- fret
- octaves
- bridges
- soundpost
- woods
- guitar moulds
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9071.00· ESCO/ISCO 7312
IS WORK OVER?
University professor
24%
#283 / 643
View rankingUniversity professor
Where the time goes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Prep materials, tests and rubrics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 45% | +9 |
Papers, grants and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 38% | +6.1 |
Teach and tutor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Supervise theses and examine.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
Department meetings and academic admin.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
Actually research and choose the problem.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- teach class
- mark students
- lesson plans
- teach
- Prep materials, tests and rubrics
- Papers, grants and reviews
- Teach and tutor
- Supervise theses and examine
- Department meetings and academic admin
- Actually research and choose the problem
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2310