Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Automatic Processing and Automatic Social Behavior01:28

Automatic Processing and Automatic Social Behavior

21
Automatic processing refers to the cognitive operations that occur without conscious intent or awareness, playing a fundamental role in shaping social cognition and behavior. These processes enable individuals to navigate complex social environments efficiently by relying on mental shortcuts and pre-existing knowledge structures known as schemas. One of the most influential mechanisms underlying automatic processing is priming, which subtly activates mental representations through exposure to...
21
Distribution Reliability and Automation01:25

Distribution Reliability and Automation

173
Distribution reliability in electrical power systems is critical for ensuring an uninterrupted power supply to consumers at minimal cost. According to IEEE Standard Terms, reliability is the probability that a device will function without failure over a specified time period or amount of usage. For electric power distribution, this translates to maintaining continuous power supply and addressing customer concerns over power outages. Several indices, as defined by IEEE Standard 1366-2012, are...
173
Control Systems: Applications01:25

Control Systems: Applications

838
Electrical engineering plays a pivotal role in our daily lives, with control systems at the heart of many applications, from home appliances to sophisticated space shuttles. Control systems manage and regulate the behavior of devices and processes, ensuring they function safely, correctly, and efficiently.
In modern vehicles, control systems manage various functions to enhance performance and safety. The steering wheel and accelerator are primary inputs in a car's control system. The...
838
Mechanical Efficiency of Real Machines01:14

Mechanical Efficiency of Real Machines

908
The mechanical efficiency of a machine is a fundamental concept that describes how effectively a machine can convert input work into output work. According to this concept, the efficiency of a machine is equal to the ratio of the output work to the input work. An ideal machine, meaning a machine that has no energy losses, has an efficiency of one. This implies that the input work and the output work are equal.
However, in reality, no machine can be truly ideal, and all of them experience some...
908
Open and closed-loop control systems01:17

Open and closed-loop control systems

1.1K
Control systems are foundational elements in automation and engineering. They are broadly categorized into open-loop and closed-loop systems. These classifications hinge on the presence or absence of feedback mechanisms, significantly influencing the system's performance, complexity, and application.
An open-loop control system operates without feedback from the output. It consists of two primary elements: the controller and the controlled process. The controller receives an input signal...
1.1K
Control Systems01:10

Control Systems

1.5K
Control systems are everywhere in contemporary society, influencing diverse applications from aerospace to automated manufacturing. These systems can be found naturally within biological processes, such as blood sugar regulation and heart rate adjustment in response to stress, as well as in man-made systems like elevators and automated vehicles. A control system is essentially a network of subsystems and processes that collaboratively convert specific inputs into desired outputs.
At the heart...
1.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Cobalt-Catalyzed Asymmetric Cyclopropanation of Heteroaryl Alkenes with Homogeneous Zinc Carbenoids.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Integrated Reaction Monitoring and In Situ Structural Elucidation of Reactive Intermediates With Time-Resolved NOAH NMR Supersequences.

Magnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC·2026
Same author

Thrombosis incidence in dialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing·2025
Same author

Accelerating discovery in natural science laboratories with AI and robotics: Perspectives and challenges.

Science robotics·2025
Same author

Prevalence of thrombosis in patients undergoing dialysis treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing·2024
Same author

Risk factors for thrombosis in dialysis patients: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing·2024
Same journal

Tunable redox hopping charge transport and electrochromism in multivariate MOFs: effects of substitution patterns and number of sulfonic acid groups.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Dearomative [2 + 2] photocycloaddition to difluoro bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane bioisosteres.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Chemoproteomics unveils the antibacterial mechanism of silver ions: inhibiting peptidoglycan synthesis <i>via</i> targeting Mur family proteins in <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

PFAS free chemically amplified resists enabled by low activation energy hydrocarbon cage monomers.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Membrane anchoring amplifies intracellular catalysis of caged palladium nanoclusters.

Chemical science·2026
Same journal

Bistelluridopnictanes as gateways to telluradipnictiranes and a cyclic [Bi<sub>2</sub>Te<sub>2</sub>]<sup>2+</sup> dication.

Chemical science·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 7, 2025

The Modular Design and Production of an Intelligent Robot Based on a Closed-Loop Control Strategy
11:53

The Modular Design and Production of an Intelligent Robot Based on a Closed-Loop Control Strategy

Published on: October 14, 2017

11.8K

Automation isn't automatic.

Melodie Christensen1,2, Lars P E Yunker1, Parisa Shiri1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia Vancouver British Columbia V6T 1Z1 Canada jhein@chem.ubc.ca.

Chemical Science
|January 10, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Automating synthetic chemistry requires careful planning and iterative adjustments, not just off-the-shelf solutions. Successful implementation involves assessing specific procedures and integrating complex systems for benchtop-scale experiments.

More Related Videos

Automated Robotic Liquid Handling Assembly of Modular DNA Devices
11:22

Automated Robotic Liquid Handling Assembly of Modular DNA Devices

Published on: December 1, 2017

12.6K
Characterization of the Sense of Agency over the Actions of Neural-machine Interface-operated Prostheses
05:21

Characterization of the Sense of Agency over the Actions of Neural-machine Interface-operated Prostheses

Published on: January 7, 2019

8.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2025

The Modular Design and Production of an Intelligent Robot Based on a Closed-Loop Control Strategy
11:53

The Modular Design and Production of an Intelligent Robot Based on a Closed-Loop Control Strategy

Published on: October 14, 2017

11.8K
Automated Robotic Liquid Handling Assembly of Modular DNA Devices
11:22

Automated Robotic Liquid Handling Assembly of Modular DNA Devices

Published on: December 1, 2017

12.6K
Characterization of the Sense of Agency over the Actions of Neural-machine Interface-operated Prostheses
05:21

Characterization of the Sense of Agency over the Actions of Neural-machine Interface-operated Prostheses

Published on: January 7, 2019

8.0K

Area of Science:

  • Synthetic Chemistry
  • Laboratory Automation
  • Robotics and Computer Science

Background:

  • Automation is increasingly adopted in synthetic chemistry for tasks like parallel synthesis and reaction optimization.
  • Advances in robotics and computer science enable automated laboratory procedures.
  • Implementing these systems is complex due to the specialized nature of synthetic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current benchtop-scale automation in synthetic chemistry.
  • To emphasize core considerations and challenges in deploying automated systems.
  • To reframe automation as an iterative decision-making process.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current automation technologies and their application in synthetic chemistry.
  • Analysis of critical procedural requirements for different reaction categories.
  • Discussion of challenges in system integration, data flow, and equipment compatibility.

Main Results:

  • Automation implementation is rarely automatic, requiring careful assessment of procedural needs.
  • Integrating automated systems involves significant challenges in component compatibility and data management.
  • Successful automation relies on iterative human and computational decision-making and adjustments.

Conclusions:

  • Effective automation of synthetic chemistry is an iterative process, not a one-time setup.
  • Overcoming implementation challenges requires detailed planning and continuous adaptation.
  • Sharing insights on automation pain points is crucial for broader adoption in synthetic chemistry.