Automation index

How much of a Surgeon’s job can AI already do?

Surgeons diagnose, operate and own the surgical act.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

14%

AI can already do 14% of this job.

#637 / 643

Surgeon

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
Notes and planning Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	35%	+7
Imaging and prep Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	25%	+3.8
Operating theatre Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	50%	4%	+2
Call and consent Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	8%	+1.2
Total	100%		14%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

17%

#597 / 643

Forklift operator

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
Notes, locations and picking routes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Drive, lift and stack. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	8%	+1.9
Loads, centres of gravity and aisles. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Shift, radio and dock. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Logs, incidents and counts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	22%	+3.1
Not hitting anyone or a pallet. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		17%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low