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?

18%

AI can already do 18% of this job.

#589 / 643

Upholsterer

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Strip, fill and tension. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	10%	+2.2
Sew, piped edges and finish. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	14%	+2.2
Client, style and quote. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Shop, springs and foams. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Not delivering a seat that sags. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

19%

#542 / 643

Tailor

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
Pattern, measures and the fitting. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Cut, tack and the shoulder that will not hang. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Fit, mark and the client who loses weight. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Buttonholes, lining and the hand finish. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The groom, the deadline and not rushing the hem. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Hang on the body, and not leaving a high shoulder. Estimate No 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