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?
Education specialist
25%
#248 / 633
View rankingEducation specialist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Design schemes, rubrics and assessments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Reports, diagnoses and school plans.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Train staff and accompany teams.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Observe class and feed back with care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Families, inspectorate and EU projects.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Not selling pedagogical fashion without a classroom.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Design schemes, rubrics and assessments
- Reports, diagnoses and school plans
- Train staff and accompany teams
- Observe class and feed back with care
- Families, inspectorate and EU projects
- pedagogo
- pedagoga
- education specialist
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-9031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2351