Week 3 HW: Lab Automation

Post Lab Questions

Write a description about what you intend to do with automation tools for your final project. You may include example pseudocode or Python scripts, procedures you may need to automate, 3D printed holders you may need, and more.

Example ideas that you can create a protocol for: Use the cloud laboratory to screen an array of biosensors constructs that you design, synthesize, and express using cell-free protein synthesis Use Opentrons to dispense microorganisms onto fabric to design “living textiles” as “bio artwork”

Find and briefly summarize a published paper that utilizes laboratory automation to achieve novel biological applications Include in your summary: General overview (2 paragraphs) Findings (1 paragraph) Relevant Figures (1 - 2 max)