The ADePT framework for assessing autonomous laboratory robotics.

ABSTRACT: Laboratory robotics is advancing from routine automation toward autonomous systems capable of intelligent decision-making and flexible execution. This perspective outlines key milestones and introduces the ADePT framework, which defines four core dimensions of robotic capability proficiency: adaptability and learning, dexterity, perception, and task complexity. We discuss future directions for self-driving laboratories, including robot-centric, end-to-end robotic integration, and collaborative human-robot environments. These scenarios highlight the importance of technological enablers and evolving regulatory paradigms. By connecting present technologies to emerging system configurations, this work offers a foundation for designing autonomous laboratory ecosystems that support scientific di

SUBMITTER: Salazar-Villacis P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12923569 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature