Automation index
How much of a Orthotic and prosthetic technician’s job can AI already do?
A scan and a CAD tweak come earlier. A prosthesis that takes the step and does not rub do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Orthotic and prosthetic technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#486 / 753
View rankingOrthotic and prosthetic technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Measure, scan and design the orthosis.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Thermoform, laminate and assemble parts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Trial, align and the one who will not take the step.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Repair, grow-with-the-child and reviews.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Prescription, approval and working with rehab.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
No rubbing and owning the support.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- make prostheses
- orthoses
- scan residual limbs
- align prostheses
- thermoform
- laminate carbon
- review fittings
- O&P
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9082.00· ESCO/ISCO 3214
IS WORK OVER?
Aerospace technician
19%
#647 / 753
View rankingAerospace technician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Bench, the protocol and the torque.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Part, the lockwire and the one left loose.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
NDT, the crack and not hiding it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Engine, the run and the one that does not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The engineer, the rush and not signing half done.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Torque it, and not leaving the lockwire loose.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
- test bench
- torque
- lockwire
- aerospace NDT
- engine runs
- protocols
- cracks
- not sign half done
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3115