A review on robotics in life science automation

Abstract

Abstract— Automation is gaining importance in life science laboratories, where special robots are increasingly applied for tasks such as liquid handling and sample transportation. Robots play an important role in achieving the vision of the laboratory of the future, where automated devices are integrated into a continuous process and the need for human intervention is minimized. This paper provides an overview on the technological concepts that are already commonly applied for laboratory automation, and furthermore gives an outlook on novel technologies, such as mobile manipulators.

Abstract— Automation is gaining importance in life science laboratories, where special robots are increasingly applied for tasks such as liquid handling and sample transportation. Robots play an important role in achieving the vision of the laboratory of the future, where automated devices are integrated into a continuous process and the need for human intervention is minimized. This paper provides an overview on the technological concepts that are already commonly applied for laboratory automation, and furthermore gives an outlook on novel technologies, such as mobile manipulators.