The concept of a "Self-Driving Lab" is becoming reality. Robots perform experiments, AI analyzes the results, and the system decides the next experiment to run.
The Software Stack
Python is the glue holding it all together. From communicating with serial devices (pumps, heaters) to running Bayesian optimization algorithms, Python manages the entire loop.
Benefits
- Safety: Humans are removed from hazardous environments.
- Efficiency: Labs can run 24/7.
- Reproducibility: Exact protocols are executed every time.