Automated Analytical Measurement Processes Using a Dual-Arm Robotic System. (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fleischer, Heidi; Joshi, Shalaka; Roddelkopf, Thomas; Klos, Michael; Thurow, Kerstin
• Is Part Of: SLAS technology. Volume 24:Number 3(2019)
• Page Start: 354
• Page End: 356
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: robotics and instrumentation -- dual-arm robot -- analytical measurements -- electronic pipette -- process control system; Medical laboratory technology -- Periodicals; Laboratories -- Equipment and supplies -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Laboratory -- Periodicals; 616.075
• DOI: 10.1177/2472630319827613
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2472-6303

Abstract

The demand for automation in the analytical laboratory is high. In contrast to well-automated bioscreening and high-throughput and high-content screening processes, analytical measurement procedures are complex in their structure and changing frequently. Not only do robotic units have to perform transportation or specific single tasks, but also flexible robots are needed to cover several tasks, including transportation and direct sample manipulation. Due to their human-like structure, dual-arm robots are predestined for analytical measurement processes. A new study published in the journal Energies presents a novel integration of electronic piston pipettes into an automation system using a dual-arm robot to perform liquid handling tasks similar to human operators. In this commentary, the main findings are highlighted and discussed.