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
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Orthotic and prosthetic technician
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#416 / 663
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
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Maxillofacial prosthetist
19%
#555 / 663
View rankingMaxillofacial prosthetist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Mould, measures and the colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Design, the anchorage and the one that will not seal.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Fitting, the look and the one who does not recognise themselves.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Finish, the silicone and the edge.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The surgeon, the deadline and not rushing a bad colour.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
That it looks like them, and stays on.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
- facial moulds
- anchorage
- silicone
- skin colour
- ocular prostheses
- edges
- prosthesis fittings
- not rush the colour
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9082.00· ESCO/ISCO 3214