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*Result*: Editorial: Robotics in laboratory automation.

Title:
Editorial: Robotics in laboratory automation.
Authors:
Thurow K; Center for Life Science Automation, University of Rostock, Germany., Peter O; School of Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Muttenz, Switzerland., Courtney P; Standardization in Laboratory Automation Consortium, Switzerland., Széll K; Alba Regia Technical Faculty, Óbuda University, H-8000, Székesfehérvár, Hungary., Wolf Á; Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG, Thurgauerstrasse 130, 8152 Glattpark-Opfikon ZH, Switzerland; Doctoral School of Applied Informatics and Applied Mathematics, Óbuda University, Hungary. Electronic address: adam.wolf@takeda.com.
Source:
SLAS technology [SLAS Technol] 2026 Jan; Vol. 36, pp. 100373. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Dec 13.
Publication Type:
Editorial; Introductory Journal Article
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: SAGE Publications Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101697564 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2472-6311 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 24726303 NLM ISO Abbreviation: SLAS Technol Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, [2017]-
MeSH Terms:
Robotics*/methods , Robotics*/instrumentation , Automation, Laboratory*/methods , Automation, Laboratory*/instrumentation
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Interoperability standards; Laboratory automation; Modular and plug-and-play systems; Pharmaceutical R&D; Robotics; SiLA 2; Workflow orchestration
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251214 Date Completed: 20260114 Latest Revision: 20260114
Update Code:
20260130
DOI:
10.1016/j.slast.2025.100373
PMID:
41391607
Database:
MEDLINE

*Further Information*

*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.
(Copyright © 2025 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)*

*Declaration of competing interest The authors declare the following financial interests/personal relationships which may be considered as potential competing interests: Adam Wolf reports financial support was provided by Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG. Kerstin Thurow reports financial support was provided by European Research Council. Kerstin Thurow reports financial support was provided by German Research Foundation. Kerstin Thurow reports financial support was provided by Government of the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Adam Wolf reports financial support and article publishing charges were provided by Obuda University Doctoral School of Applied Informatics and Applied Mathematics. Karoly Szell reports financial support was provided by National Research, Development and Innovation Fund of Hungary. Oliver Peter reports a relationship with Patrick Courtney, Oliver Peter, and Adam Wolf are members of the Board of Directors of the Association Consortium Standardization in Lab Automation (SiLA). The authors declare that this affiliation did not influence the content or conclusions of this work. that includes: board membership. Patrick Courtney reports a relationship with Association Consortium Standardization in Lab Automation (SiLA) that includes: board membership. Adam Wolf reports a relationship with Association Consortium Standardization in Lab Automation (SiLA) that includes: board membership. All authors serve as Guest Editors of the SLAS Technology Special Issue “Robotics in Laboratory Automation”. Given their role as Guest Editors, they had no involvement in the peer review of this article and had no access to information regarding its peer review. Full responsibility for the editorial process for this article was delegated to another journal editor. If there are other authors, they declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.*