Research InstituteA University of Toronto-led consortium advancing self-driving laboratories and materials discovery.
The companies, investors, researchers, papers, and conversations advancing self-driving laboratories.
The field
Definition
Explore the organizations, investors, researchers, papers, and media shaping autonomous laboratories and closed-loop scientific discovery.
Field at a glance
Who is working on it, and who is paying for it
The labs, companies and funders doing the work, and the groups helping it along.
Research InstituteA University of Toronto-led consortium advancing self-driving laboratories and materials discovery.
Government AgencyUnited States Air Force research laboratory.
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a leader in research, technology, and entrepreneurship. With its highly respected engineering and busin…
Research InstituteUnited States Department of Energy national laboratory.
Government AgencyUS measurement science and standards agency.
Research InstituteUnited States Department of Energy national laboratory.
UniversityPublic research university in North Carolina.
Research InstituteUnited States Department of Energy national laboratory.
Research InstituteUnited States Department of Energy national laboratory.
UniversityThe University of Toronto (U of T) has a vibrant startup and venture capital (VC) ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs across a variety of…
Research InstituteBuilds AI systems for scientific discovery.
Venture CapitalPartnering with exceptional teams to build iconic businesses.
Venture CapitalVenture capital for individual investors.
Venture CapitalInvesting in the future of technology.
Venture CapitalVenture investment fund.
Venture CapitalEmpowering ambitious entrepreneurs to transform the world.
Venture CapitalVenture capital firm.
Venture CapitalLeading Internet investment firm
Venture CapitalBacking founders building innovative companies.
Venture CapitalInventing and funding transformative biotechnology companies.
Venture CapitalInvesting in transformative technology companies.
Venture CapitalInvesting in disruptive technology for a better future.
Venture CapitalInvesting in disruptive technology companies.
Venture CapitalVenture capital firm.
Venture CapitalInvesting in exceptional founders at the seed stage.
Venture CapitalInvesting in Deep Tech for healthcare and life sciences.
Venture CapitalInvesting in transformative science and technology.
Corporate Venture CapitalCorporate venture capital fund of Merck KGaA.
Venture CapitalVenture capital firm.
Venture CapitalInvesting in a sustainable future.
Venture CapitalInvesting in the future for positive impact.
Venture CapitalLong-term investment management firm.
Venture CapitalInvesting in life sciences for over 50 years.
Venture CapitalTechnology investment fund.
Venture CapitalInvesting in revolutionary deep technology for a better future.
StartupCombines robotics, data, and machine learning for drug discovery.
StartupDevelops machine learning software for self-driving laboratories.
StartupDevelops digital chemistry and robotic synthesis systems.
StartupUses machine learning, automation, and high-throughput experimentation for antibody discovery.
StartupBuilds autonomous science systems combining AI, robotics, and experimental laboratories.
StartupBuilds AI scientists and automated laboratories for materials discovery.
StartupDevelops automated chemistry and self-driving laboratory systems.
StartupDevelops integrated laboratory automation for life sciences.
StartupProvides cloud-connected bioreactor laboratories and process-development software.
StartupDevelops generative AI for materials design.
StartupOperates a remotely accessible cloud laboratory.
StartupInnovative laboratory automation solutions for life sciences.
StartupDevelops accessible laboratory robots and automation infrastructure.
StartupOperates remotely accessible, automated cloud laboratories.
StartupDevelops experiment software for automated biological research.
OtherPioneering scientific research for national challenges.
OtherTransforming human health through innovative investment strategies.
The names to know
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Materials scientist developing autonomous experimentation and AI for materials.
Chemist and autonomous laboratory researcher; director of the Acceleration Consortium.
Materials scientist and pioneer of self-driving laboratories.
Chemist working on AI-guided synthesis and autonomous chemistry.
Chemist developing self-driving laboratories and automated reaction discovery.
Chemist developing programmable chemistry and autonomous synthesis systems.
Chemical engineer developing self-driving laboratories and autonomous flow chemistry.
Materials scientist working on accelerated materials discovery and self-driving laboratories.
The reading, grouped by topic
Each paper is counted once. Open a card for its preprint and its published version, where both exist.
Editorial
Distinguishes autonomous laboratories from automation by their integration of AI, machine learning, and robotics.
Journal Article
Reviews the history, current architecture, and future direction of self-driving laboratories.
Journal Article
A comprehensive review defining self-driving laboratories as automated experiments integrated with data-driven decision-making.
Journal Article
Introduces an open-source orchestration layer demonstrated across six self-driving laboratories.
Journal Article
Explains self-driving laboratories and proposes centralized and distributed models for wider scientific access.
Journal Article
Examines safety requirements and risk controls for robotic, AI-guided self-driving laboratories.
Journal Article
Proposes quantitative metrics for designing and comparing autonomous laboratory systems.
The field, out loud
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Next door
Robotic systems automating laboratory workflows and sample processing
Biotechnology, drug discovery, gene therapy, diagnostics, and life sciences R&D.
Engineered organisms and biological systems for sustainable manufacturing processes
Technologies optimizing production of biologics, vaccines, and biopharmaceuticals
Therapeutic approaches modifying cells or genes to treat genetic diseases
Software-based medical treatments delivering clinical outcomes without drugs
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