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Laboratory Automation

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technology18 days ago•9 min saved

AI Agent Enables Autonomous Lab Equipment Coordination

A new platform allows disparate laboratory devices to communicate and be controlled by an AI agent, streamlining research workflows. Developed with input from computational biologist Sina Barazandeh at Carnegie Mellon University, the system enables robotic arms to autonomously move samples between instruments without human intervention. This advancement aims to reduce manual labor in labs and accelerate experimental processes by creating a seamless, self-directed workflow for complex tasks.

via Nature|

#artificial-intelligence #laboratory-automation #research-efficiency

technology8 months ago•6 min saved

AI drafts lab recipes to yield 35 potential new compounds

An open-source AI named MOSAIC clusters about one million patent reactions and trains thousands of specialist models to predict reaction conditions and draft complete, executable lab procedures, enabling researchers to synthesize 35 novel compounds with potential pharmaceutical, agrochemical, or cosmetic uses without further data trawling.

via Nature|

#ai #chemistry #drug-discovery

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"AI-Powered Robot Chemist Revolutionizes Chemistry Research and Drug Development"

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an AI system called "Coscientist" that combines three specialized instances of large language models (LLMs) to teach itself chemistry. The system includes a web searcher, a documentation searcher, and a planner, each with distinct capabilities. Coscientist demonstrated the ability to synthesize chemicals, control lab equipment, and optimize reactions. While the structure of Coscientist resembles how brains operate, concerns remain about regulating its capabilities to prevent the synthesis of dangerous substances.

via Ars Technica|

#artificial-intelligence #chemistry #laboratory-automation