Editorial: Robotics in laboratory automation
The increasing complexity of modern life science laboratories presents unique challenges for automation and robotics that extend beyond traditional industrial applications. As laboratory workflows become increasingly intricate, the integration of robotic systems has become essential to improve efficiency, reproducibility, and scalability. This special issue highlights recent advances in laboratory automation, focusing on innovative robotic solutions that enhance experimental precision and operational throughput. We explore key technological developments, standardization efforts, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of automation. By addressing both the opportunities and current limitations of robotic systems in laboratory environments, this editorial provides insights into the evolution of intelligent automation in life sciences.
Authors
- Károly Széll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7499-5643)
- Patrick Courtney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3846-8541)
- A. Wolf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7094-4267)
- O Péter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7091-6653)
- Kerstin Thurow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3281-1065)
Institutions
- Obuda University (HU)
- FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (CH)
- Takeda (Switzerland) (CH)
- American Standard (United States) (US)
- University of Rostock (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- SLAS TECHNOLOGY
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.slast.2025.100373
- Primary Topic
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
- Takeda Pharmaceuticals International
- Nemzeti Kutatási, Fejlesztési és Innovaciós Alap