Let ‘Em Cook: How AI Robots Are Transforming Lab Work at Carolina

From cooking to chemistry, this robot is able to maneuver freely in scientific labs and adapt to perform tasks alongside humans - without getting in the way.

UNC-Chapel Hill researchers taught a robot to perform cooking actions using AI software. This robot now helps the lab transport samples, operate equipment and synthesize materials.

"The integration of robotics and AI is poised to revolutionize science labs," said Angelos Angelopoulos, a co-author of the paper and research assistant in Dr. Ron Alterovitz's Computational Robotics Group. "By automating routine tasks and accelerating experimentation, there is great potential for creating an environment where breakthroughs occur faster, safer and more reliably than ever before."

Carolina scientists are available to discuss this research and what it means for the future. To connect with the experts listed below, please email [email protected].

• Dr. Ron Alterovitz, the Lawrence Grossberg Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UNC-Chapel Hill

• Angelos Angelopoulos, research assistant in Dr. Ron Alterovitz's lab at UNC-Chapel Hill

• Dr. James Cahoon, chair of the Department of Chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill

Read more about this research in The Well.

Link to the full research paper.