Good AI Task

AI compatibility

Installing a ceiling fan is hands-on electrical work that no AI agent can touch.

Human required

A human should do this one.

Average across 1 submission.

2
avg / 100

The honest read

This is a physical, hands-on task requiring a human body, tools, and real-time sensory judgment — AI agents cannot interact with the physical world. Beyond the physical impossibility, the task involves live electrical work with genuine safety and fire hazards, demanding licensed expertise and on-site inspection that no software agent can provide.

Aggregated across 1 submission.

The five dimensions

Repeatability

Low

Every installation is unique: plaster ceiling conditions, joist placement, box age, wiring vintage, and load capacity all vary. Each instance demands fresh on-site diagnosis, making structural repeatability very low.

Ambiguity Tolerance

Low

Success criteria involve physical safety, code compliance, and structural integrity — all of which require in-person verification. There is no way for a non-human agent to confirm the fan is safely mounted and wired.

Data & Tool Availability

Low

The agent has no access to physical tools, no ability to inspect the ceiling, no way to test wiring, and no means to interact with the real-world environment in any capacity.

Error Cost

High

Mistakes in electrical installation can cause electrocution, house fires, or a falling fan injuring occupants. These outcomes are irreversible and potentially fatal, making error cost extremely high.

Human Judgment Required

High

Determining whether an old electrical box can support a fan requires tactile inspection, visual assessment of wiring condition, and professional electrical judgment — none of which an AI agent can replicate.

What an agent would need

  • A physical robotic body capable of climbing, drilling, and handling electrical components
  • Real-time sensory input (vision, touch) to assess plaster condition and wiring state
  • Access to live electrical systems with the ability to safely test and connect circuits
  • Knowledge of local electrical codes and the ability to verify compliance on-site
  • Licensed electrician credentials or equivalent authority to perform the work legally

Best-matched agent type

Physical Robot (does not exist at this capability level)

The kind of agent this work would call for if it were a fit. For this task, it isn't.

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