Takeover Tracker

28%medium risk
Robotics Technicians
vs

50 shared · 42 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricRobotics TechniciansControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Risk Score28.5%25.5%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile31th21th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)6 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$70,760$74,690
Employment15K47K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Computers and Electronics
Interacting With Computers
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Controlling Machines and Processes
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Written Comprehension
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Public Safety and Security
Inductive Reasoning
Troubleshooting

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Robotics Technicians

31%

total discount

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Robotics Technicians

6 of 15 at risk
87%Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
62%Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
57%Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
55%Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.
53%Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

4 of 15 at risk
87%Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
85%Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
85%Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
77%Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
47%Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.

Wage Comparison

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door earns +$3,930(+6%) vs Robotics Technicians
Robotics TechniciansControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
10th
$47,770$43,840
25th
$58,570$53,060
Median
$70,760$74,690
75th
$87,320$97,400
90th
$109,580$109,050

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