Automation of laboratory instrumentation: where is it going?
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The Future of Automation in Analytical Chemistry

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): R. W. Arndt, Peter B. Stockwell

Conclusion

The future of automation in analytical chemistry will involve more advanced software and learning techniques, but challenges remain in predicting machine behavior.

Supporting Evidence

  • Automation in analytical chemistry is expected to evolve with increased software capabilities.
  • Learning techniques in machines will be crucial for future developments in analytical chemistry.
  • Challenges in predicting machine behavior in unusual situations have been recognized.

Takeaway

This article talks about how machines in chemistry will get smarter and learn from their past experiences, but it's hard to know how they will act in tricky situations.

Potential Biases

There is a risk that machines may make poor decisions that are hard to identify in time.

Limitations

The article acknowledges the unpredictability of machine behavior in extreme situations.

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