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.
#496 / 763
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?
HVAC engineer
27%
#178 / 763
View rankingHVAC engineer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Loads, flows and the plant.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Works, the duct and the one they crushed.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Commissioning, the balance and the room that sweats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Noise, the grille and not leaving the whistle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the saving and not killing the fresh air.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That it does not sweat, and not oversizing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- load calcs
- air flows
- ducts
- balancing
- grilles
- fresh air
- whistles
- HVAC plant
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2199.00· ESCO/ISCO 2149