Will AI replace Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers?
AI can do 11% of the work Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers do at least twice as fast. Real use has not caught up: none of their tasks show up in real AI use yet, but AI could speed up 3 of them. Robots can technically handle 8 physical tasks. 7 still need a person.
AI is already doing this0 · 0% of time
People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.
- Real AI use has not reached any of this job's tasks yet.
AI could do this next3 · 11% of time
AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.
- Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.4% of time
- Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.4% of time
- Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.4% of time
Robots can technically do this8 · 44% of time
Physical tasks that today's robots can perform in at least some settings. Robots are cost competitive for very few tasks so far, so this change moves slower.
- Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.Robots: purpose built settings20% of time
- Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.Robots: purpose built settings7% of time
- Clean and oil machine parts.Robots: purpose built settings5% of time
- Test machines to determine proper functioning.Robots: purpose built settings4% of time
- Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.Robots: purpose built settings4% of time
- Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.Robots: purpose built settings2% of time
- Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.Robots: purpose built settings1% of time
- Transport machines to installation sites.Robots: purpose built settings1% of time
Still needs a person7 · 44% of time
No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.
- Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.15% of time
- Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.10% of time
- Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.10% of time
- Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.5% of time
- Order parts needed for machine repairs.2% of time
- Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.1% of time
- Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.1% of time
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What this means
Little of this work suits AI. The bigger change here is robots: today's robots can technically do 44% of the working time, though they are rarely cheap enough to replace people yet.
What to do next
- Get ahead on the 3 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
- Keep an eye on the 8 physical tasks robots can technically do. Cost keeps most robots out of work today, so this shift is slower.
- Build on the 7 tasks that stay human. This is where your judgment, skill and relationships matter most.
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