ISCO-08 7314
Potters and related workers
15.6%
ADI · 321st of 433 · 95% interval 7.9–23.9
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 15.6% of the task time of potters and related workers, and finish 0.0% alone. Most of the rest requires physical presence.
ADI · partial or full15.6%
321st of 433 · interval 7.9–23.9
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time17.5%
336th of 433 · interval 13.4–21.9
Evidence95
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 4.0 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 68.3%L1Augmentation · 16.0%L2Partial delegation · 15.6%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
95 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.Craft Artists | 2.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.Craft Artists | 2.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 5.5 h | Physical presence |
| Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.Craft Artists | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.3 h | Physical presence |
| Apply finishes to objects being crafted.Craft Artists | 2.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.Craft Artists | 1.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | – |
| Place glass into dies or molds of presses and control presses to form products, such as glassware components or optical blanks.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Verify depths and dimensions of cuts or carvings to ensure adherence to specifications, blueprints, or models, using measuring instruments.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.Craft Artists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.4 h | – |
| Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.Craft Artists | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.5 h | – |
| Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.Craft Artists | 1.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Spray or swab molds with oil solutions to prevent adhesion of glass.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Move fingers over surfaces of carvings to ensure smoothness of finish.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Heat glass to pliable stage, using gas flames or ovens and rotating glass to heat it uniformly.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 1.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect, weigh, and measure products to verify conformance to specifications, using instruments such as micrometers, calipers, magnifiers, or rulers.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 8 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Blow tubing into specified shapes to prevent glass from collapsing, using compressed air or own breath, or blow and rotate gathers in molds or on boards to obtain final shapes.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
Show the other 80 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut, shape, and finish rough blocks of building or monumental stone, according to diagrams or patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 6.0 h | Physical presence |
| Shape, trim, or touch up roughed-out designs with appropriate tools to finish carvings.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Adjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Pack products for shipping.Craft Artists | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Study artistic objects or graphic materials, such as models, sketches, or blueprints, to plan carving or cutting techniques.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Shape, bend, or join sections of glass, using paddles, pressing and flattening hand tools, or cork.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 25 min | Physical presence |
| Carve designs or figures in full or bas relief on stone, employing knowledge of stone carving techniques and sense of artistry to produce carvings consistent with designers' plans.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 6.5 h | Physical presence |
| Lay out designs or dimensions from sketches or blueprints on stone surfaces, freehand or by transferring them from tracing paper, using scribes or chalk and measuring instruments.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Record manufacturing information, such as quantities, sizes, or types of goods produced.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 50% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Raise and shape clay into wares, such as vases and pitchers, on revolving wheels, using hands, fingers, and thumbs.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence |
| Drill holes and cut or carve moldings and grooves in stone, according to diagrams and patterns.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Move pieces from wheels so that they can dry.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 2 min | Physical presence |
| Set up and adjust machine press stroke lengths and pressures and regulate oven temperatures, according to glass types to be processed.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Determine types and quantities of glass required to fabricate products.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Press thumbs into centers of revolving clay to form hollows, and press on the inside and outside of emerging clay cylinders with hands and fingers, gradually raising and shaping clay to desired forms and sizes.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Design and create glass objects, using blowpipes and artisans' hand tools and equipment.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.8 h | Physical presence |
| Operate and maintain finishing machines to grind, drill, sand, bevel, decorate, wash, or polish glass or glass products.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select chisels, pneumatic or surfacing tools, or sandblasting nozzles, and determine sequence of use.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 22 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Carve rough designs freehand or by chipping along marks on stone, using mallets and chisels or pneumatic tools.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence |
| Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.Craft Artists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of carvings, using rubbing stones.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Pull wires through bases of articles and wheels to separate finished pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of finished pieces, using rubber scrapers and wet sponges.Potters, Manufacturing | 1.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.Craft Artists | 1.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 4.0 h | Physical presence |
| Guide nozzles over stone, following stencil outlines, or chip along marks to create designs or to work surfaces down to specified finishes.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.5 h | Physical presence |
| Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.Craft Artists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 38 min | Trust and care |
| Develop designs using specialized computer software.Craft Artists · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.5 h | – |
| Brush or spray mold surfaces with parting agents or insert paper into molds to ensure smoothness and prevent sticking or seepage.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Develop sketches of glass products into blueprint specifications, applying knowledge of glass technology and glass blowing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | – |
| Verify accuracy of shapes and sizes of objects, using calipers and templates.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence |
| Load sandblasting equipment with abrasives, attach nozzles to hoses, and turn valves to admit compressed air and activate jets.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Remove or add stencils during blasting to create differing cut depths, intricate designs, or rough, pitted finishes.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Align and assemble parts to produce completed products, using gauges and hand tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Copy drawings on rough clay or plaster models.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.8 h | Physical presence |
| Superimpose bent tubing on asbestos patterns to ensure accuracy.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Load or stack filled molds in ovens, dryers, or curing boxes, or on storage racks or carts.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Develop product packaging, display, and pricing strategies.Craft Artists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 4.0 h | Physical presence |
| Clean, finish, and lubricate molds and mold parts.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Attach handles to pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 9 min | Physical presence |
| Cut lengths of tubing to specified sizes, using files or cutting wheels.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Read work orders or examine parts to determine parts or sections of products to be produced.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Separate models or patterns from molds and examine products for accuracy.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Trim or remove excess material, using scrapers, knives, or band saws.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Dress stone surfaces, using bushhammers.Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 1.4 h | Physical presence |
| Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns to inspire designs and marketing strategies.Craft Artists · supplemental task | 0.9% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Assemble, insert, and adjust wires, tubes, cores, fittings, rods, or patterns into molds, using hand tools and depth gauges.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate and adjust controls of heating equipment to melt material or to cure, dry, or bake filled molds.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 40 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Select sizes and types of molds according to instructions.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 20 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Engrave or stamp identifying symbols, letters, or numbers on products.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 12 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Remove excess materials and level and smooth wet mold mixtures.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Start machine units and conveyors and observe lights and gauges on panel board to verify operational efficiency.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set the proper operating temperature for each casting.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Withdraw cores or other loose mold members after castings solidify.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Place rubber hoses on ends of tubing and charge tubing with gas.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence |
| Prepare work for sale or exhibition, and maintain relationships with retail, pottery, art, and resource networks that can facilitate sale or exhibition of work.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Operate drying chambers to dry or finish molded ceramic ware.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L2 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Repair broken scrolls by replacing them with new sections of tubing.Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Smooth surfaces of molds, using scraping tools or sandpaper.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 4% | 1.0 h | Physical presence |
| Operate gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine finished ware for defects and measure dimensions, using rule and thickness gauge.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Measure and cut products to specified dimensions, using measuring and cutting instruments.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence |
| Measure ingredients and mix molding, casting material, or sealing compounds to prescribed consistencies, according to formulas.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.8% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence |
| Adjust pressures, temperatures, and trimming tool settings as required.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Mix and apply glazes to pottery pieces, using tools, such as spray guns.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 52 min | Physical presence |
| Construct or form molds for use in casting clay or plaster objects, using plaster, fiberglass, rubber, casting machines, patterns, or flasks.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence |
| Pour, pack, spread, or press plaster, concrete, or other materials into or around models or molds.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Verify dimensions of products, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, vernier gauges, or protractors.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Patch broken edges or fractures, using clay or plaster.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Tap or tilt molds to ensure uniform distribution of materials.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 5 min | Physical presence |
| Repair mold defects, such as cracks or broken edges, using patterns, mold boxes, or hand tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Plan and attend craft shows to market products.Craft Artists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 15 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Bore holes or cut grates, risers, or pouring spouts in molds, using power tools.Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence |
| Pack and ship pottery to stores or galleries for retail sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain supplies of tools, equipment, and materials, and order additional supplies as needed.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate pug mills to blend and extrude clay.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design clay forms and molds, and decorations for forms.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Design spaces to display pottery for sale.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform test-fires of pottery to determine how to achieve specific colors and textures.Potters, Manufacturing | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.8 h | Physical presence |
| Teach pottery classes.Potters, Manufacturing · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 15.6% | 26 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.101 | 19 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -1.125 | 14 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 31.231 | 23 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.051 | 25 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.012 | 44 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (73)
Neighbouring occupations
Dashed line: potters and related workers (15.6%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Potters and related workers (ISCO-08 7314), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/7314
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Potters and related workers (ISCO-08 7314)}
}Machine-readable
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