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.
#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
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Parts clerk
28%
#114 / 633
View rankingParts clerk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Catalogue, equivalents and the code.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Counter, the waiting shop and the doubt.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Stock, urgent orders and the one that is late.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Returns, warranties and the wrong part.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The mechanic, the blurry photo and not selling blind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
The one that fits, not the lookalike.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- parts catalogue
- OEM equivalents
- shop counter
- urgent orders
- returns
- part warranties
- parts stock
- part codes
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2022.00· ESCO/ISCO 4321