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Phys.org — Technology · October 21, 2026 · On the brief until November 4, 2026

Researchers develop conversational AI for self-driving labs

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Translating natural-language guidance into structured experimental constraints

Researchers developed a system that uses language models to convert everyday guidance into structured experimental rules for self-driving laboratories. The platform merges human guidance with Bayesian optimization and automatically shuts off expert instructions if incoming data contradicts them. This reduces trial-and-error runs and saves days of work during catalyst and materials development.

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