From Data Glasses to Robotic Arms – Labs Enter the Digital Age

Lab Innovation From Data Glasses to Robotic Arms – Labs Enter the Digital Age

2024-04-23 Source: Press release Christian Lüttmann 8 min Reading Time

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The same developments happening in the rest of the world are also reshaping laboratories: the increasing use of technology, digital tools and, of course, robots and artificial intelligence (AI). All these trends often go hand in hand with a greater awareness of environmental issues. In this trend report, we present a summary of the fruits these developments are already bearing and will bear in the future.

When we talk about automation in the laboratory today, it is inextricably linked to digitalization. (Source: Kitreel - stock.adobe.com) — When we talk about automation in the laboratory today, it is inextricably linked to digitalization.
(Source: Kitreel - stock.adobe.com)

The laboratory landscape is constantly changing. Whereas until the middle of the 20th century people used their mouths to suck up samples when pipetting, today's laboratories are equipped with the appropriate technical aids to protect laboratory staff and make their work easier. However, development has obviously not stopped with pipettes and is now progressing rapidly, especially in the areas of automation, digitalization and robotics. We take a closer look at these major laboratory trends and how they can also benefit sustainability.

In the beginning was automation

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