Occupation · 2026 assessment

Online robotics Teacher

The Online robotics Teacher role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

38%2026
43%2028
49%2030
57%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Creating lesson plans and learning materials61%
Grading standard exercises and tests60%
Personal feedback and learner motivation20%
Diagnostics using fault codes and telemetry57%
Planning scheduled maintenance56%
Physical repair of a non-standard fault11%
Creating explanations and learning materials61%
Grading standard assignments61%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Creating lesson plans and learning materialsAI 61% · human 55%
  2. 2Grading standard exercises and testsAI 60% · human 53%
  3. 3Personal feedback and learner motivationAI 20% · human 79%
  4. 4Diagnostics using fault codes and telemetryAI 57% · human 58%
  5. 5Planning scheduled maintenanceAI 56% · human 66%
  6. 6Physical repair of a non-standard faultAI 11% · human 69%
  7. 7Creating explanations and learning materialsAI 61% · human 58%
  8. 8Grading standard assignmentsAI 61% · human 62%

Why technology can change this work

  • predictive diagnostics identify likely failure points in advance
  • embedded AI systems will handle parts of equipment diagnostics and programming
  • personal AI tutors can repeatedly explain material and check standard answers
  • AI creates explanations, exercises and assessments
  • adaptive systems select pace and difficulty
  • scheduling, reporting and some grading can be automated

What protects the occupation

  • physical diagnosis, repair and post-intervention equipment validation
  • safe deployment and maintenance of physical machines around people
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • live diagnosis of learner understanding, motivation and condition
  • motivation, mentorship and live feedback
  • understanding an individual learner's condition

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$5 100per month
2035$6 900scenario estimate
2026: $5 10020262027: $5 25020272028: $5 45020282029: $5 65020292030: $5 85020302031: $6 05020312032: $6 25020322033: $6 45020332034: $6 65020342035: $6 9002035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • fault finding
  • maintenance
  • safe equipment work
  • equipment diagnostics
  • sensor and actuator integration
  • learning-path design

Skills to build

  • predictive maintenance
  • telemetry-based diagnostics
  • robot safety
  • autonomous fleet management
  • AI-tutor supervision
  • hybrid lesson design
CurrentOnline robotics Teacher · 38%
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Keepfault finding · maintenance · safe equipment work
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Addpredictive maintenance · telemetry-based diagnostics · robot safety

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.

O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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