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The Future of Science and Industry: The Fusion of AI and Robotic Labs
An Industry on the Brink of Transformation
The landscape of scientific discovery and biotechnology is undergoing a seismic shift—one driven by the powerful confluence of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic laboratory automation. This isn't a distant future scenario; it's happening right now. As Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, recently highlighted, the integration of AI with robotically operated wet labs is creating entirely new industries worth trillions of dollars. The implications are profound, influencing everything from drug development and material science to the broader domain of human biology, health care, and global economic competitiveness.