Automation index
How much of a Shepherd’s job can AI already do?
GPS collars come earlier. Bringing the whole flock without leaving one on the hill do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Shepherd
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#605 / 663
View rankingShepherd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, grazing and the day’s log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Flock, dogs and the wolf.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
Shearing, lambing and the one that stays.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Cheese, milk and dealing with the dairy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The hill, the snow and not missing the pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
The whole flock, and not leaving one behind.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- run the flock
- sheepdogs
- lambing
- shearing
- the wolf
- passes
- ewe’s milk
- hill grazing
Sources for this job· O*NET 45-2093.00· ESCO/ISCO 6121
IS WORK OVER?
Geriatric aide
19%
#501 / 663
View rankingGeriatric aide
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Shift, the sheet and the diets.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Hygiene, the bed and the one who resists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Transfer, the hoist and not hurting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Eating, the choke and staying on it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The family, the complaint and not arguing in the corridor.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Lift them, and not leaving them alone.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
- bed hygiene
- hoist transfer
- choking
- care-home shifts
- pureed diets
- geriatric aide work
- repositioning
- being there
Sources for this job· O*NET 31-1131.00· ESCO/ISCO 5321