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New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS ScientistsDemocratizing Laboratory Robotics with Jon Brennan-Badal of Opentrons (Sponsored by United Robotics Group)Send us a textIn this episode, SLAS Scientific Director Lesley Mathews, Ph.D., speaks with returning guest Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal to discuss their mission to democratize laboratory robotics. The conversation delves into the integration of AI to enhance automation efficiency, explores vendor equipment compatibility via the Opentrons Automation Marketplace, and highlights the platform’s open-source adaptability for diverse scientific applications.Key Learning Points:Methods of providing accessibility in laboratory roboticsHow AI is enhancing automation to make advanced automation tools easier to useThe importance of offering education and training in lab au...2025-02-1024 min
New Matter: Inside the Minds of SLAS ScientistsLab of the Future | How Open-Source Accelerates Research with Jon Brennan-BadalSend us a textIn this installment of our "Lab of the Future" series, we take a look at how open-source is changing the research landscape at a rapid pace. Our guest is Opentrons CEO Jon Brennan-Badal, who's here to share his perspectives on open-source technology in the life sciences and how Opentrons' latest product Opentrons Flex™ is designed to help researchers break new grounds in R&D. Key Learning Points:The benefits of offering a product with open-sourceThe future outlook of open-source-capable devices in biotechThe advantages of using AI to generate prot...2023-08-0738 min