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Laboratory Automation
24/7 non-stop operation, high repeatability, reduced human error, accelerated research
Precision · High-throughput · Reproducible · 24/7
End-to-end lab automation with research-grade robot arms and precision grippers for high-throughput sample processing. Mobile platforms handle inter-station logistics, achieving 5x throughput improvement with near-zero contamination, significantly accelerating research progress.
Policy Background: AI for Science Driving Lab Modernization
The Ministry of Science and Technology's AI for Science initiative lists laboratory automation as a priority for research infrastructure modernization. The 15th Five-Year Plan calls for building intelligent research platforms and deepening AI-science integration. NSFC launched a new Intelligent Experimentation program in 2026 supporting automated experimental systems.
Key Policy Signals: AI for Science included in S&T Innovation 2030 major projects · National key lab intelligent upgrade target 50% · University research instrument sharing platforms accelerating · New drug development cycle reduction target 30% · Materials Genome Initiative driving high-throughput experiment demand
According to MarketsandMarkets, the global laboratory automation market is projected to grow from approximately USD 6.4 billion in 2025 to USD 9.0 billion by 2030, at 7.2% CAGR. The laboratory robotics segment alone is expected to reach USD 3.86 billion by 2030, with robotic arms growing fastest at 8.8% CAGR. China's lab automation market reached approximately 9 billion yuan in 2024, entering an acceleration phase driven by AI for Science initiatives.
Industry Background: The Research Bottleneck Is at the Bench
Modern research faces a paradox — computing power grows exponentially while experimental execution efficiency has barely changed in decades. Researchers spend enormous time on repetitive pipetting, sample transfer, and data recording. Studies show lab researchers spend roughly 60% of their time on non-creative manual operations, with human error causing 15%-25% experiment failure rates.
Global pharmaceutical R&D spending grows over 8% annually, and high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, and materials genome research paradigms drive exponential demand for automated experimentation. China's R&D expenditure exceeded 3.5 trillion yuan in 2025, but lab automation penetration is under 10% vs. 30% in Europe and the US — enormous room for growth.
Core Equipment
High-throughput Sample Station
CoreFranka Research 3 7-DoF force-controlled arm with Robotiq 2F-85 adaptive gripper for precision gripping, pipetting, and placing of tubes, petri dishes, and microplates. ±0.1mm repeatability.
Flexible Force-Control Platform
CoreFlexiv Rizon 4 force-controlled arm with 0.03-0.1N force sensing, ideal for precise force-feedback operations: cap rotation, pipette operation, flexible connector insertion.
Mobile Lab Logistics Robot
CoreLIMO 4-in-1 chassis auto-transports samples and reagents between lab stations, supporting differential/Ackermann/tracked/Mecanum wheel modes for any lab layout.
Lab Control Platform
Core PlatformUnified control for all robots and lab equipment, auto-orchestrates task sequences per experimental protocols, supports parallel experiments and priority scheduling. LIMS/ELN integration.
Digital Twin System
Core PlatformLab digital twin platform displays real-time station status, robot positions, and task progress with remote monitoring and anomaly alerts.
Automation Workflows & Core Capabilities
The essence of laboratory automation is freeing researchers from repetitive operations. Here are the typical experimental workflows that robots can take over:
| Workflow | Typical Operations | Robot Capability |
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| Precision Gripping | Auto pick-and-place of tubes, petri dishes, microplates, centrifuge tubes | 7-DoF force-controlled arm ±0.1mm repeatability, adaptive gripper handles multiple consumable sizes, 200+ operations/hour per arm. |
| Cap Rotation | Tube capping, reagent bottle opening, petri dish uncovering | Force sensors precisely control cap torque, preventing over-tightening damage or loose leaks, torque precision ±0.05N·m. |
| Liquid Transfer | Sample pipetting, reagent dispensing, multi-channel plate pipetting | Robot-operated pipettes for automated liquid transfer, volume precision CV<1%, eliminating random manual pipetting errors. |
| Tube Sorting & Retrieval | Auto-sorting sample tubes, barcode reading, rack position management | Vision AI reads tube barcodes, auto-sorts to target rack positions per protocol, error rate reduced to 0.01%. |
| Smart Shelf Operations | Reagent shelf access, cold storage sample retrieval, consumable replenishment | Mobile platform + arm coordination for auto shelf operations, supports cold storage (-20°C) environments. |
| Sample Analysis | Spectral detection, chromatography, mass spec sampling, fluorescence detection | Robot auto-loads samples into analytical instruments, completing the entire sampling, detection, and data collection process unmanned. |
Every automated workflow undergoes rigorous repeatability validation to ensure experimental reproducibility. The control platform orchestrates all workflows into a fully unmanned pipeline from sample preparation to data analysis.
End-to-End Lab Automation Pipeline
From sample intake to data output, robots cover the complete experimental pipeline:
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Sample Preparation
Sample receiving → Barcode scanning → Aliquoting → Pre-treatment
Robot auto-scans and registers, aliquots to target containers, executes centrifugation/heating pre-treatment steps
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Experiment Execution
Pipetting → Capping → Incubation/Reaction → Inter-station transfer
Force-controlled arm precision pipetting, mobile robot auto-transfers between stations, control platform orchestrates full workflow
3
Detection & Analysis
Sample loading → Instrument detection → Data collection → Results output
Robot auto-loads samples into chromatography/mass spec/spectroscopy instruments, detection data auto-feeds to LIMS
4
Data Management
Data integration → QC → Digital twin → Remote monitoring
Experiment data auto-archived to ELN, digital twin platform real-time lab overview, remote monitoring and anomaly alerts
Case Studies
高通量样品处理平台
Franka Research 3机械臂配合Robotiq夹爪，实现试管、培养皿等实验耗材的自动分拣、移液和放置。7x24小时连续运行，样品处理通量提升5倍，人为污染率趋近于零。
Products Used
Franka Research 3Robotiq 2F-85中台软件
移动式实验室物流机器人
移动底盘在实验室各工位间自动运送样品和试剂，通过中台软件与实验设备联动，实现从样品制备到检测分析的全流程自动化调度。
Products Used
LIMORizon 4中台软件
储氢材料高通量筛选
面向新能源材料研究，机器人自动完成材料制备、称量、装载、测试的全流程操作。配合高温高压反应器，实现储氢材料的高通量筛选与性能评估，单日可完成传统方法一周的实验量。
Products Used
Franka Research 3Robotiq 2F-85Rizon 4
数字孪生实验室管理
数字孪生平台实时呈现实验室全貌——各工位状态、机器人位置、任务进度、设备报警。支持远程监控与异常预警，实验室管理从「人盯人」转向「数据驱动」。
Products Used
中台软件数字孪生平台
Four Core Values
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5-10x Throughput Improvement
Robots operate 24/7, with a single arm completing 200+ pipetting operations per hour. Multi-robot collaboration increases daily sample processing from dozens to hundreds, significantly accelerating research timelines.
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Precision & Reproducibility
Force-controlled arms with ±0.1mm repeatability and pipetting volume CV<1%. Eliminates random human error, ensuring high consistency across every experimental operation and improving data reliability.
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Near-Zero Contamination
Automated workflows eliminate cross-contamination from manual handling, reducing sample contamination from 5%-8% to below 0.1%. Critical for BSL-2/BSL-3 biosafety laboratories.
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Unleash Research Creativity
Researchers are freed from repetitive operations to invest time in experiment design, data analysis, and other high-value creative work. Lab output is no longer limited by manual operation speed but by the depth of scientific thinking.
Technical Advantages
Research-grade precision, industrial-grade reliability
Laboratory automation demands precision, cleanliness, and safety far beyond typical industrial scenarios. Our solution integrates research-grade robotic arm precision with mobile robot flexible scheduling:
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Research-Grade Force Control
Franka Research 3 with full-joint torque sensors and 0.05N force sensing precision. Precisely controls cap opening torque, pipetting pressure, and tube gripping force to prevent sample damage and container breakage.
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Flexible Station Scheduling
Mobile platforms automatically transport samples between centrifuges, incubators, analyzers, and other stations. Control software auto-orchestrates task sequences per experimental protocols, supporting parallel experiments and priority scheduling.
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ROS2 Ecosystem Compatible
All products support ROS2/MoveIt 2 with Python/C++ SDKs. Integrates with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), ELN (Electronic Lab Notebooks), and other research information systems.
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Digital Twin & Remote Monitoring
Lab digital twin platform displays real-time station status, robot positions, and task progress. Supports remote monitoring and anomaly alerts — researchers can track experiments without being physically present.
Core Capabilities:
科研级力控高通量处理移动物流数字孪生ROS2兼容7x24运行
Let Robots Handle the Repetition, Let Scientists Focus on Discovery
Start with one sample processing robot to begin your lab automation journey
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