The Top 5 Laboratory Automation Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
The most common life sciences lab automation mistakes
Robotics
Centipedes Inspire Many-Legged Robots That Can Traverse Difficult Landscapes
These new robots have potential uses in agriculture, space exploration, and search and rescue
For the First Time, Controlling the Degree of Twist in Nanostructured Particles
Deciding whether a micron-scale particle twists and by how much could open new avenues for machine vision and more
Scientists Develop Self-Tunable Electro-Mechano Responsive Elastomers
The materials could potentially be used in next-generation robotics and electronic devices
A Biology-Inspired Model Opens the Door to Soft Robot Control
First of its kind model provides a framework for design and control of future soft robots
How Robotic Automation and Machine Vision Can Improve Your Lab’s Throughput, Accuracy, and Traceability
Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss overcoming the challenges of worker errors and improving sample tracking and data collection
Evaluating Automated Liquid Handling Solutions
Liquid handling systems should be adaptable to future needs and their maintenance should be transparent and straightforward
A Three-Step Approach to Successful Lab Automation
Navigate complex decisions and ensure a smooth transition with proper evaluation, implementation, and communication
Researchers Create Flying Robot Snakes
The study is one of the latest in the growing literature exploring biomimicry in aerial applications
New Robot Does ‘The Worm’ When Temperature Changes
Creators envision "gelbots" crawling through human bodies to deliver medicine