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?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#518 / 643

Luthier

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Glue, braces and the one that opens. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
String, fret and the octave. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Finish, the bridge and the one that will not hold. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The player, the concert and not moving the soundpost blind. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
That it sounds, and not leaving a twisted neck. 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?

22%

#385 / 643

Watchmaker

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, quote and explain to the client. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Open, strip, clean and oil the movement. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Spares, rate adjustment and calibration. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Cases, straps, water resistance and polish. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The counter, commissions and pieces that do not come back. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Times, real spares and a watch that keeps time. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		22%

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