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Second-generation smart laboratory automation systems were implemented but faced challenges. Unexpected maintenance requirements led to user perception of failure, prompting a review and departure from the smart systems ideology.

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Area of Science:

  • Laboratory automation
  • Robotics in pharmaceutical research
  • System development and implementation

Background:

  • Eli Lilly and Company has over a decade of experience in laboratory automation.
  • The authors' section develops laboratory automation systems for internal customers.
  • Second-generation 'smart systems' were developed to replace aging automation infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the ideology behind the development of 'smart systems'.
  • To present the results following the implementation of these systems.
  • To describe the events leading to the review and abandonment of the 'smart systems' ideology.

Main Methods:

  • Development and implementation of second-generation 'smart systems'.
  • Assessment of system acceptance and user perception.
  • Analysis of system maintenance requirements and their impact.

Main Results:

  • 'Smart systems' met initial functional requirements.
  • High system maintenance dependency was unexpected by customers.
  • User perception of failure impacted overall acceptance of the 'smart systems' ideology.

Conclusions:

  • The ideology of 'smart systems' in laboratory automation requires careful consideration of maintenance.
  • Unexpected maintenance burdens can lead to negative user perception and system rejection.
  • A departure from the 'smart systems' ideology was necessitated by implementation challenges.