Robot automates genetic research with machine learning, aiding experiments

Summary: University of Minnesota researchers developed a robot using machine learning to automate microinjection in genetic research. The robot manipulates genetics in multicellular organisms like fruit flies and zebrafish embryos, saving time and costs. The technology, featured in GENETICS, was co-led by graduate students and aims for commercialization. This advancement enables large-scale genetic experiments and has potential applications in cryopreservation and in vitro fertilization.

Full article