AI Enabled Hands Free Automated Lab Helper

Intellectyx has teamed up with Amazon Alexa to offer a practical solution for scientists grappling with the complex task of managing lab resources such as chemicals, reagents, glassware, and equipment. Leveraging the personal assistant software platform embedded in Amazon’s Echo and Echo Dot hardware, this collaboration aims to streamline lab operations and enhance overall efficiency. The project involved close collaboration with the client, resulting in the creation of a managed service featuring an Alexa-based Smart Assistant Solution. Notable features of this solution include the ability to comprehend and respond to spoken queries, recognize scientific terminology, retrieve specific data like boiling points and molecular weights, continuously expand its knowledge base with scientific references and AI capabilities, perform internet searches for unlisted information, and allow scientists to contribute custom protocols and recipes. Moreover, the solution facilitates efficient laboratory inventory management, aiding in item location and catering to various use cases for scientists, ultimately improving workflow efficiency in scientific environments.