Robotic lab automation is making progress and removing some of the labor in laboratories, but rarely is it replacing all functions, according to Kalorama Information.
The healthcare market researcher said the most common use of robots is partial, but that the number of labs using them is on the rise.
Lacking robotics and other types of automation, laboratories may not be able to keep up with the pace of testing, the complexities of new tests, such as those involving molecular diagnostics, and the loss of experienced technicians and technologists. [Read more…] about Robots taking over from humans in numerous laboratory tasks
