Voice-Activated Lab Automation
May 2, 2023 | Terry Sharrer
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New innovation makes laboratory safer for scientists
“The researchers first made a microfluidic chip with multiple chambers linked together by six 3-way solenoid valves, which were operated by a micro-controller connected to a Bluetooth module. The palm-sized device weighed only 11 ounces and could be powered by a portable battery or a 5V smartphone charger. Then, using existing speech recognition software, the team customized a smartphone app to listen for specific voice commands.” MORE
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