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.
#396 / 633
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?
Chiropractor
20%
#466 / 633
View rankingChiropractor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
History, films and a first plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Adjustment, mobilisation and spinal work.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Explain, dose and watch red flags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Notes, consents and progress.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Room, hygiene and follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 16% | +2.6 |
Not over-adjusting or treating the wrong person.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- History, films and a first plan
- Adjustment, mobilisation and spinal work
- Explain, dose and watch red flags
- Notes, consents and progress
- Room, hygiene and follow-up
- quiropractico
- chiropractor
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269