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AI 2025-06-20 · 3 min

How AI helps the electrician (without replacing them)

We talk about GorkyCAD philosophy: AI is an assistant, not an engineer replacement. How smart hints save hours of work.

Author: GorkyCAD Team

Philosophy

GorkyCAD doesn't replace the engineer. AI is a tool that takes on routine and gives superpowers.

The engineer makes decisions. AI checks, calculates, searches, explains.

What AI does

  1. Checks standards: is cable cross-section adequate, are breakers correctly selected, is selectivity maintained
  2. Explains calculations: why this cross-section was chosen, how S/C current was calculated
  3. Searches objects: "find all ungrounded outlets in the bedroom" — semantic search
  4. Gives recommendations: "use Type A RCD for this group due to washing machine"

What AI does NOT do

  • Does not make engineering decisions for you
  • Does not sign the project
  • Does not replace expert review
  • Does not require internet — works locally

Result

An engineer with AI assistant works 3-5x faster, makes fewer errors, gets explanations for every calculation. Not replacement — amplification.

Frequently asked questions

Is this article free?
Yes, all articles and calculators are completely free.
Where can I run calculations?
The site offers 21 free calculators: cable sizing, breakers, RCD, voltage drop and more.
How do I prepare an electrical project?
In GorkyCAD Pro: plans, panels, calculations and a PDF set for free.
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Write to hello@gorkycad.pro — specialists will review and correct it.

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