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.
#455 / 713
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?
Non-commissioned officer
22%
#435 / 713
View rankingNon-commissioned officer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Drill, the trade and the sheet.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Barracks, the one who is late and the one who skives.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Guard, the weapon and not sleeping it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Field, the mistake and not humiliating in public.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The officer, the order and not leaving the troops hanging.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they know the trade, and not humiliating.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
- drill
- barracks
- guards
- weapons
- sheets
- the troops
- not humiliate
- the military trade
Sources for this job· O*NET 55-1017.00· ESCO/ISCO 0110