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INTRODUCTION<br> A Definition of Laboratory Automation<br> Short History of Laboratory Automation<br> Potential of Laboratory Automation<br> Life Science Applications and Requirements (short review on life science applications and requirements automation life science processes)<br> The LUO Concept in Laboratory Automation (definition of LUO concept, based on that description of main device classes required in laboratory automation)<br> References<br> <br> FORMATS IN LABORATORY AUTOMATION<br> Microtiter plates<br> Sample formats in analytical application,<br> Sample formats in medical applications<br> References<br> <br> LIQUID DELIVERY<br> Historic Development of Liquid Handling<br> Use of Liquid Handling Systems<br> Liquid Handler Drive Types<br> Single Channel Systems<br> Multichannel Systems<br> General Rules in Liquid Handling<br> Critical Liquid Handling Parameters<br> Liquid Handling Performance Monitoring<br> Overview on Commercially Available Liquid Handling Systems<br> References<br> <br> LOW VOLUME DELIVERY<br> Definition of Low Volume<br> Application Areas of Low Volume Dispensing<br> Low Volume Dispensing Technologies<br> Overview on Commercially Available Low Volume Dispensers<br> References<br> <br> SOLID DELIVERY<br> Introduction<br> Solid Delivery Technologies<br> Overview on Commercially Available Solid Delivery Systems<br> References<br> <br> DEVICES FOR SAMPLE PREPARATION<br> Automated Heating, Cooling and Mixing<br> Automated Centrifuges<br> Automated Pouring and Filtration<br> Automated Solid Phase Extraction<br> References<br> <br> ROBOTS IN LABORATORY AUTOMATION<br> Classical Industrial Robots<br> Cobots<br> Application Examples<br> References<br> <br> MOBILE ROBOTS IN LABORATORY AUTOMATION<br> Characteristics and Concepts of Mobile Robots (including definition)<br> Sensors and Actuators for Mobile Robots<br> Commercially available Mobile Robots<br> Application of Mobile Robots in Industry<br> Special Requirements for using Mobile Robots in Life Science Laboratories<br> References<br> <br> CAMERA BASED OBJECT DETECTION AND MANIPULATION<br> Overview on Available Cameras<br> State of the Art in Camera Based Object Detection<br> References<br> <br> ANALYTICAL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS<br> Reader Systems<br> Classical Analytical Systems<br> References<br> <br> INTERFACES IN LABORATORY AUTOMATION<br> Introduction<br> Analog Interfaces<br> Digital Interfaces<br> Network Interfaces<br> Standardization in Laboratory Automation (SILA)<br> References<br> <br> SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION IN LABORATORY AUTOMATION<br> Barcode Technologies<br> RFID Technologies<br> Advanced Technologies<br> References<br>

<p><b><i>Kerstin Thurow</b> is the Director of the Center for Life Science Automation at the University Rostock, Germany. Her scientific work is dedicated to the automation of life science processes, and she has authored more than 240 scientific publications. </i></p> <p><b><i>Steffen Junginger</b> is currently working as a senior scientist at the Institute of Automation, University of Rostock. His main research interests include smart system integration, next generation robotics, and autonomous mobile robotics.</i>

<p><b>Structured Overview on the Available Systems and Devices for Laboratory Automation</b></p> <p> Choosing the right systems and devices for the automation in any given laboratory is an essential part for the process to succeed. As relevant information to make an informed choice is not always readily available, a structured overview is essential for modern scientists. This book provides an introduction into laboratory automation and an overview of the necessary devices and systems. Sample topics discussed by the two well-qualified authors include: <ul><li>Specific requirements the automation needs to fulfill such as liquid delivery, low volume delivery, solid delivery, and sample preparation</li> <li>An overview on robots and mobile robots</li> <li>Common interfaces in laboratory automation</li></ul> <p>For scientists and all individuals working in laboratories, the work serves as an indispensable resource in helping to make laboratory processes more streamlined, effective, and efficient.

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