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Background. The following study evaluates both the feasibility of replacing human workforce with Physical Artificial Intelligence (PAI), a term that has been developing rapidly over the past several years. Materials and Methods. We designed and utilised a "Feasibility Index" in order to accurately determine how possible it is to replace human workforce with PAI. In the Feasibility Index Formula, we would combine several crucial factors such as productivity gain, cost efficiency, reliability (R), quality (Q), safety (S), ethical/social acceptance (E) and technological maturity (T). We also analysed multiple published data and, in order to derive the required input values, conducted a custom public survey in regards to PAI in various roles, such as Robotaxis, Manipulators, Humanoids. Results. The results indicate Feasibility Index (FI) of 0, which is largely caused by low scores in adaptability (A=0) and social acceptance (E=0). Although Physical Artificial Intelligence shows significant advantages in cost efficiency (score of 2.75) and provides productivity gain (score of 1.30) for repetitive tasks, these scores are nullified due to the current technical immaturity and societal disapproval of Physical Artificial Intelligence. Conclusion. The obtained results strongly suggest that the widespread replacement of the human workforce is not currently feasible due to a low Feasibility Index, but it would be strongly beneficial and thus would need an extended period of time before it is accepted by the society, as it was the case with the adoption of the internet.