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The central aim is to explore the development and impact of self-driving laboratories in the field of materials science.

February 21, 2026Open Access

Accelerated Emergence of Self-Driving Laboratories for Accelerating Materials Discovery

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The central aim is to explore the development and impact of self-driving laboratories in the field of materials science.
Analyzed global growth of self-driving laboratories ecosystem
Reviewed advances in automation and machine learning applications
Discussed implications for materials discovery and commercialization
Self-driving laboratories significantly enhance the speed of exploring chemical landscapes
Automation and machine learning contribute to rapid discoveries
SDLs are expected to facilitate commercialization of new materials effectively

Abstract

The rise of self-driving laboratories (SDLs) marks a transformative era in materials science. By leveraging automation and machine learning, SDLs provide unprecedented opportunities to rapidly explore complex chemical landscapes and accelerate discoveries. In this Outlook, we explore the growth of the global SDL ecosystem in materials science, describe recent advances, and discuss how SDLs are poised to drive more discoveries and accelerate commercialization.

Accelerated Emergence of Self-Driving Laboratories for Accelerating Materials Discovery

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