Will AI Replace Robotics Technicians?

Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.

Routine cognitive or manual task with high vulnerability to automation.

Modify computer-controlled robot movements.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Attach wires between controllers.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Evaluate the efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.

Software coding, programming, or application development task highly susceptible to automated generation.

Test performance of robotic assemblies, using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Document robotics test procedures and results.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Train robots, using artificial intelligence software or interactive training techniques, to perform simple or complex tasks, such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Inspect installation sites.

Semi-structured cognitive task involving analysis, inspection, or monitoring.

Maintain inventories of robotic production supplies, such as sensors or cables.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.