Toward Full Autonomous Laboratory Instrumentation Control with Large Language Models

Researchers demonstrate how large language models like ChatGPT can automate laboratory instrument control, reducing programming barriers for scientists. The study shows LLMs can create custom scripts and operate as autonomous AI agents for lab equipment management.

• →Large language models can significantly reduce the programming expertise required to control complex laboratory instruments.
• →ChatGPT successfully facilitated creation of custom scripts for scientific equipment automation in case studies.
• →LLM-based AI agents can independently operate laboratory instruments and refine control strategies iteratively.
• →This technology democratizes laboratory automation for researchers without computational skills.
• →The approach could accelerate scientific progress by making lab automation more accessible.