Automation index
How much of a Upholsterer’s job can AI already do?
A pattern and a fabric order come earlier. Tensioning a sofa that sits well does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Upholsterer
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#639 / 693
View rankingUpholsterer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Patterns, metres and fabric order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Strip, fill and tension.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Sew, piped edges and finish.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, style and quote.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shop, springs and foams.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not delivering a seat that sags.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Patterns, metres and fabric order
- Strip, fill and tension
- Sew, piped edges and finish
- Client, style and quote
- Shop, springs and foams
- Not delivering a seat that sags
- tapicero
- upholsterer
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-6093.00· ESCO/ISCO 7534
IS WORK OVER?
Driving theory instructor
27%
#186 / 693
View rankingDriving theory instructor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Topic, the test and the typical error.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Classroom, the one who skips and the one who copies.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
The rule, the why and not reciting the article.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Exam, the nerves and not jumping to a pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The school, the rush and not selling the pass.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
That they understand the rule, and not the crib.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 27% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- DGT tests
- driving theory
- typical errors
- traffic rules
- articles
- theory exam
- cribs
- theory classroom
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 2320