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?
Community health worker
24%
#256 / 633
View rankingCommunity health worker
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Health map, workshops and the calendar.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Street, doorway and the neighbour who does not come.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Vaccines, screening and referring to the clinic.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Data, report and the health table.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The rumour, the distrust and not moralising.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they come, and not inflating workshop numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 24% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- health workshops
- health map
- door-to-door
- refer to clinic
- screening
- health table
- community vaccination
- health distrust
Sources for this job· O*NET 21-1094.00· ESCO/ISCO 3253