# Top **URL:** https://accelerated-discovery.org/top.md [Latest](https://accelerated-discovery.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://accelerated-discovery.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://accelerated-discovery.org/tags.md) --- ## [Accurate powder dispensing for chemistry and materials science applications](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/accurate-powder-dispensing-for-chemistry-and-materials-science-applications/177)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/accurate-powder-dispensing-for-chemistry-and-materials-science-applications/177 "2026-04-23T19:43:03Z")
My impression is that accurately dispensing powder is around an order of magnitude more complex and more expensive than liquid handling. What solutions have you seen for accurate powder dispensing (both proprietary and … --- ## [Various notes on POSE 2024 Workshop](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/various-notes-on-pose-2024-workshop/140)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/various-notes-on-pose-2024-workshop/140 "2025-04-04T18:03:17Z")
Notes from Sterling: About Jubilee Use of JSON to represent science Jubilee objects Use of Opentrons specifications and labware library (what about protocol library? Protocol Library - Opentrons) Black tape beneath dec… --- ## [Building the high-resolution, motorized OpenFlexure Microscope (v7) using the Rodeostat kit](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/building-the-high-resolution-motorized-openflexure-microscope-v7-using-the-rodeostat-kit/231)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/building-the-high-resolution-motorized-openflexure-microscope-v7-using-the-rodeostat-kit/231 "2025-09-26T17:27:34Z")
One of the tools we’ve been looking to build with the AC Training Lab is an OpenFlexure microscope. Rodeostat recently began selling a kit version, and one of the AC summer students has started to build it! --- ## [Welcome to Accelerated Discovery! 👋](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/welcome-to-accelerated-discovery/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/welcome-to-accelerated-discovery/5 "2024-09-24T15:11:35Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Accelerated Discovery Community Discourse A place to discuss, brainstorm, and get help on topics related to self-driving labs (i.e., AI and automation for accelerating materials discovery)… --- ## [Welcome to Accelerate 2024 (Aug 6-9)!](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/welcome-to-accelerate-2024-aug-6-9/259)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/welcome-to-accelerate-2024-aug-6-9/259 "2024-09-13T18:30:31Z")
Accelerate 2024 is here over! If you haven’t already, here are two tasks for you: Please post a 2-3 sentence reply to the thread you’re reading introducing yourself and describing one thing you want to get out of the c… --- ## [Electrode Lifecycle Enhancement through Computational Testing and Research Automation](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/electrode-lifecycle-enhancement-through-computational-testing-and-research-automation/510)
**Author:** [@mgramlich](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/mgramlich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/electrode-lifecycle-enhancement-through-computational-testing-and-research-automation/510 "2025-06-02T12:40:12Z")
The development of catalysts for alkaline electrolysis (AEL), such as Raney-Nickel electrodes, is a time-consuming task which involves a lot of manual work and a large number of long experiments. To speed up the electroc… --- ## [Improvements to the Digital Pipette](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/improvements-to-the-digital-pipette/236)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/improvements-to-the-digital-pipette/236 "2024-11-12T23:11:35Z")
One of the AC Training Lab summer students has been working to modify the Digital Pipette (video description) to address a few issues related to the electronics. Two separate power supplies were required in the original… --- ## [Best practices for automated electrochemistry (tool and workflow design)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/best-practices-for-automated-electrochemistry-tool-and-workflow-design/451)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/best-practices-for-automated-electrochemistry-tool-and-workflow-design/451 "2025-10-17T20:42:45Z")
What existing solutions/examples have you implemented or heard about? How is the movement of the (usually working) electrode in and out of the electrolyte handled? How are automated electrical disconnects and re-connect… --- ## [Zen of SDLs](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/zen-of-sdls/402)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/zen-of-sdls/402 "2024-09-10T15:48:55Z")
As a nod to the Zen of Python Modular is better than integrated, usually Forever free-tier services are a big plus Think “cloud experimentation” Pure Python is better than mixed Try existing cross-domain products first … --- ## [Democratizing Self-driving Labs Workshop: "So you want to build a self-driving lab"](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/democratizing-self-driving-labs-workshop-so-you-want-to-build-a-self-driving-lab/272)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 7:40am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/democratizing-self-driving-labs-workshop-so-you-want-to-build-a-self-driving-lab/272 "2024-08-07T07:40:30Z")
See the following slide deck: so-you-want-to-build-an-sdl.pdf (8.1 MB) --- ## [Cheap syringe pump solution for precision dispensing](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/cheap-syringe-pump-solution-for-precision-dispensing/160)
**Author:** [@nisfisker](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/nisfisker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/cheap-syringe-pump-solution-for-precision-dispensing/160 "2025-04-12T19:59:30Z")
Hi all, I want to share with you a off-the-shelf solution I have used in combination with Arduino and the Sparkfun Big Easy stepper driver. There is this guy, RobotDigg, in China who puts a stepper motor on a threaded … --- ## [OLA's Pipettin-bot :: Follow-up post for discussion, slides, and more information on yesterday's talk](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/olas-pipettin-bot-follow-up-post-for-discussion-slides-and-more-information-on-yesterdays-talk/345)
**Author:** [@naikymen](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/naikymen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2024, 2:13am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/olas-pipettin-bot-follow-up-post-for-discussion-slides-and-more-information-on-yesterdays-talk/345 "2024-08-10T02:13:58Z")
Hello all, I hope you’re having a great time at the accelerate conference this year. :robot: :sparkles: I’m opening this thread for all additional questions, ideas, and suggestions you may have about the Pipettin’ proje… --- ## [Adding "GPIO functionality" to the Opentrons (or other platforms)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/adding-gpio-functionality-to-the-opentrons-or-other-platforms/445)
**Author:** [@kthchow](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/kthchow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/adding-gpio-functionality-to-the-opentrons-or-other-platforms/445 "2024-11-11T17:31:36Z")
Say I have a workflow centred around an Opentrons. I would like to add a small module and integrate into this workflow. For this example, let’s assume I have an LED controlled by a Raspberry Pi Pico W. The microcontrol… --- ## [First steps to get into the self-driving lab space](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/first-steps-to-get-into-the-self-driving-lab-space/204)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/first-steps-to-get-into-the-self-driving-lab-space/204 "2024-07-16T16:35:19Z")
Based on your own experience, what is a recommendation you’d make to someone getting into the space of self-driving labs for accelerated scientific discovery? This question depends a lot on the audience and the goals of… --- ## [Materials AI resident at Toyota Research Institute](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/materials-ai-resident-at-toyota-research-institute/390)
**Author:** [@linda.hung](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/linda.hung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 6:55pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/materials-ai-resident-at-toyota-research-institute/390 "2024-08-15T18:55:22Z")
General Information Position: AI Resident, Energy & Materials Division Organization: Toyota Research Institute Location: Los Altos, CA, USA Type: Full-time, 9-12 months fixed term Remote Work: Hybrid (2 days/week in … --- ## [Workflow orchestration - what goes where?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/workflow-orchestration-what-goes-where/397)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/workflow-orchestration-what-goes-where/397 "2025-06-24T22:37:47Z")
\[ported from Workflow orchestration - what goes where? · sparks-baird/self-driving-lab-demo · Discussion #233 · GitHub\] Let’s take the case of using a Bayesian optimizer with a workflow orchestration package. Assuming A… --- ## [Suggestion for code implementations of deep kernel learning](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/suggestion-for-code-implementations-of-deep-kernel-learning/221)
**Author:** [@Utkarsh](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/Utkarsh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/suggestion-for-code-implementations-of-deep-kernel-learning/221 "2025-03-27T18:00:14Z")
Hi, I am looking for any implementations available for Deep kernel learning(\[1511.02222\] Deep Kernel Learning). I am aware of gpax(GitHub - ziatdinovmax/gpax: Gaussian Processes for Experimental Sciences, more specifica… --- ## [UV Curing Module for Robotics Workstation (eg OpenTrons)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/uv-curing-module-for-robotics-workstation-eg-opentrons/428)
**Author:** [@OwenMelville](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/OwenMelville)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/uv-curing-module-for-robotics-workstation-eg-opentrons/428 "2024-11-11T15:22:20Z")
Hi Everyone! I want to make a custom UV curing station for a well plate. Some design requirements: 365 nm wavelength At least 128 by 86 mm but as close to that as possible Programmatic control (could be on/off but in… --- ## [How to set up high-throughput synthesis at elevated temperature?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/how-to-set-up-high-throughput-synthesis-at-elevated-temperature/181)
**Author:** [@shijing](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/shijing)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/how-to-set-up-high-throughput-synthesis-at-elevated-temperature/181 "2024-05-29T18:04:19Z")
We were looking for 96-well plates that can withstand temperatures over 100°C. Can anyone recommend any vendors? --- ## [Teaching (Python) programming for self-driving labs](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/teaching-python-programming-for-self-driving-labs/459)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/teaching-python-programming-for-self-driving-labs/459 "2025-11-12T17:37:47Z")
I recently came across the following via a blog post, which is a topic I and many others have thought a lot about. What are some of the best practices involved with teaching Python to scientists who don’t have a backgrou… --- ## [Bayesian Optimisation in Google Sheets (User Test Invitation)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/bayesian-optimisation-in-google-sheets-user-test-invitation/410)
**Author:** [@jakobzeitler](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/jakobzeitler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 2:29pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/bayesian-optimisation-in-google-sheets-user-test-invitation/410 "2024-11-06T14:29:51Z")
Dear BayesOpt Enthusiasts, At Matterhorn Studio, we are building the future of experimentation, together, for everyone … … and that includes YOU! As such, you might be familiar with our work in Pharma, see: MATTERHORN… --- ## [Thoughts on Autonomous Experimentation Book](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/thoughts-on-autonomous-experimentation-book/200)
**Author:** [@stefanbringuier](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/stefanbringuier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/thoughts-on-autonomous-experimentation-book/200 "2024-06-04T17:58:28Z")
Curious if anyone has had a look at this book: Methods and Applications of Autonomous Experimentation. Chapman and Hall/CRC. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003359593 If so what were your impressions? --- ## [What lab tasks can we automate with low-cost robotic arms?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-lab-tasks-can-we-automate-with-low-cost-robotic-arms/405)
**Author:** [@yangcyril.cao](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/yangcyril.cao)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-lab-tasks-can-we-automate-with-low-cost-robotic-arms/405 "2026-07-29T15:45:52Z")
I am starting a thread here because some of us have purchased or are planning to purchase low-cost robotic arms to incorporate into our automated workflows. We are not trained roboticists, so please be gentle … --- ## [A central, curated repository for self-driving lab software packages](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/a-central-curated-repository-for-self-driving-lab-software-packages/182)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/a-central-curated-repository-for-self-driving-lab-software-packages/182 "2024-07-03T18:46:14Z")
The Acceleration Consortium is discussing having a central, curated repository of SDL-related software packages with the intention of reducing duplicated efforts and providing a channel for groups to raise awareness abou… --- ## [Future Directions and Improvements to Science Jubilee](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/future-directions-and-improvements-to-science-jubilee/168)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/future-directions-and-improvements-to-science-jubilee/168 "2024-05-14T23:06:29Z")
Amazing platform with a lot of potential (obviously invested since I have one sitting in my office :wink:). Some thoughts that have come to mind, as inspired by the workshop and since I’ve had a Jubilee sitting next to m… --- ## [Efficiently triggering an in-line UV-Vis spectrophotometer - autonomous experimentation](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/efficiently-triggering-an-in-line-uv-vis-spectrophotometer-autonomous-experimentation/420)
**Author:** [@anishrao95](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/anishrao95)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 10:22am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/efficiently-triggering-an-in-line-uv-vis-spectrophotometer-autonomous-experimentation/420 "2024-09-28T10:22:26Z")
Hey everyone, I am relatively new to the self-driving lab domain and am working on setting up a platform to automate chemical reactions. For my first experiment, I’m attempting a colour-matching experiment similar to wh… --- ## [What are some ways to fixture devices relative to other devices?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-are-some-ways-to-fixture-devices-relative-to-other-devices/409)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 2:26am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-are-some-ways-to-fixture-devices-relative-to-other-devices/409 "2025-04-03T02:26:27Z")
For example, optical breadboards (e.g., ThorLabs), fiducial markers (e.g., AprilTags), custom printed or machined bases. What has worked well, what has been more difficult, and what are some tips and tricks you have to … --- ## [What are some low-cost ways to measure viscosity or proxies of viscosity?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-are-some-low-cost-ways-to-measure-viscosity-or-proxies-of-viscosity/460)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 8:10am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-are-some-low-cost-ways-to-measure-viscosity-or-proxies-of-viscosity/460 "2025-02-27T08:10:38Z")
Matthias Popp and I are considering attaching a pressure sensor to a syringe with position feedback and using the syringe at various plunger speeds (i.e., pressure vs. position curves at several different velocities) (id… --- ## [Controlling a Tricontinent pump with Python](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/controlling-a-tricontinent-pump-with-python/452)
**Author:** [@nipun.0092](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/nipun.0092)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 10:52pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/controlling-a-tricontinent-pump-with-python/452 "2024-11-28T22:52:30Z")
Hello everyone! We’re in the process of developing a tool that integrates several syringe pumps we’ve acquired from Tricontinent (Syringe Pumps | C-Series Syringe Pumps | TriContinent). The pumps perform quite well and a… --- ## [Do you use existing standards/general purpose infrastructure? Do you contribute to standards/general purpose infrastructure?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/do-you-use-existing-standards-general-purpose-infrastructure-do-you-contribute-to-standards-general-purpose-infrastructure/143)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/do-you-use-existing-standards-general-purpose-infrastructure-do-you-contribute-to-standards-general-purpose-infrastructure/143 "2024-07-10T16:47:44Z")
Discussion Theme 2: Community Building, Goal Alignment, Calibration, and Shared Standards Group 1: Standard features appreciated in the community: Modularity (e.g., numpy) Separation of science from UI Good documen… --- ## [Approaches to designing custom labware/components that are easy to grip with a robotic arm](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/approaches-to-designing-custom-labware-components-that-are-easy-to-grip-with-a-robotic-arm/455)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/approaches-to-designing-custom-labware-components-that-are-easy-to-grip-with-a-robotic-arm/455 "2025-01-13T16:04:45Z")
One of the main reference points I have is the video from the Cooper lab’s Powder Bot: See for example: You can see roughly what the internal gripping-compatible mechanism looks like here: Likewise, this appea… --- ## [AprilTags - which packages to use and how to generate / where to buy](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/apriltags-which-packages-to-use-and-how-to-generate-where-to-buy/170)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/apriltags-which-packages-to-use-and-how-to-generate-where-to-buy/170 "2025-07-09T21:03:08Z")
For context, AprilTags are a fiducial system that can be used both for IDs (similar to a QR code) and determining relative positions (i.e., they were specifically designed to maintain accuracy with this task). Ideal spe… --- ## [DIY Needle Injection and Purging into Vials](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/diy-needle-injection-and-purging-into-vials/165)
**Author:** [@OwenMelville](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/OwenMelville)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/diy-needle-injection-and-purging-into-vials/165 "2024-05-14T13:59:54Z")
Some systems like Unchained have the ability to pierce vial caps with needles, allowing for purging and the injection of chemicals into a “controlled atmosphere” setting. There are a few mechanical complexities with rega… --- ## [What kind of BO set up (representation, model, acquisition function, etc.) do you typically use for materials discovery tasks?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-kind-of-bo-set-up-representation-model-acquisition-function-etc-do-you-typically-use-for-materials-discovery-tasks/436)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-kind-of-bo-set-up-representation-model-acquisition-function-etc-do-you-typically-use-for-materials-discovery-tasks/436 "2025-08-28T16:39:36Z")
Feel free to give opinionated answers. What have you chosen to use and why? What has worked well for you, either from personal experience, or from what you’ve seen? For example, “vanilla BO” is typically a Gaussian proc… --- ## [How to best capture all relevant information when starting a new project on SDLs](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/how-to-best-capture-all-relevant-information-when-starting-a-new-project-on-sdls/522)
**Author:** [@willigo09](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/willigo09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/how-to-best-capture-all-relevant-information-when-starting-a-new-project-on-sdls/522 "2025-05-04T02:21:07Z")
While use cases that can be carried out by SDLs are highly domain- and problem-specific, they also have plenty of things in common. I am wondering how people typically align project teams (e.g. business, data scientists,… --- ## [Robot arms for 96-well plates](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/robot-arms-for-96-well-plates/404)
**Author:** [@josephbrown](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/josephbrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/robot-arms-for-96-well-plates/404 "2025-05-22T16:28:08Z")
Can anybody let me know if we have a compiled list of (stand-alone) robot arms that are designed to handle 96-well plates? I am trying to find a used or inexpensive arm. Here are the ones I have looked at: Brooks Precis… --- ## [What are your favorite "meta" tools when working on open source hardware solutions?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-are-your-favorite-meta-tools-when-working-on-open-source-hardware-solutions/18)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/what-are-your-favorite-meta-tools-when-working-on-open-source-hardware-solutions/18 "2025-11-05T15:46:14Z")
These could be tools related to equipment design, documentation, keeping track of parts, versioning, visualization, forums, and more. In other words, things that help streamline your efforts, reduce frustration, and set … --- ## [Benchmarking acceleration in materials discovery with AI](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/benchmarking-acceleration-in-materials-discovery-with-ai/529)
**Author:** [@BRSutherland](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/BRSutherland)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/benchmarking-acceleration-in-materials-discovery-with-ai/529 "2025-12-01T18:52:51Z")
I’ve been discussing with a lot of people recently about the best approaches to benchmarking “acceleration” in materials discovery with AI. There are few examples of this done in literature. Baselines are often either e… --- ## [Database best practices for SDLs and database types (e.g., document, relational, knowledge graphs)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/database-best-practices-for-sdls-and-database-types-e-g-document-relational-knowledge-graphs/483)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/database-best-practices-for-sdls-and-database-types-e-g-document-relational-knowledge-graphs/483 "2025-08-02T18:52:01Z")
There are various database frameworks, some popular ones being document-based (e.g., MongoDB), relational (e.g., postgreSQL), and knowledge graph-based (e.g., neo4j). Generally a document-based one is easiest to get sta… --- ## [PostDoc and PhD Positions in Machine Learning for Materials Science (with focus on frontier models)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/postdoc-and-phd-positions-in-machine-learning-for-materials-science-with-focus-on-frontier-models/470)
**Author:** [@kjablonka](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/kjablonka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/postdoc-and-phd-positions-in-machine-learning-for-materials-science-with-focus-on-frontier-models/470 "2025-01-17T19:35:06Z")
General Information Position: PhD and PostDoc Positions Organization: Friedrich Schiller University of Jena and Helmholtz Center Berlin Location: Jena, (Berlin) Germany Type: Full-time Remote Work: Possible Job Desc… --- ## [Human - SDL interactions](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/human-sdl-interactions/562)
**Author:** [@npaulson](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/npaulson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 3:44pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/human-sdl-interactions/562 "2025-10-20T15:44:27Z")
What are the key roles for humans in autonomous laboratories? Where is human involvement necessary versus accelerating versus impeding progress? --- ## [Where do you buy things? (custom parts, off-the-shelf, internal tools, etc.)](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/where-do-you-buy-things-custom-parts-off-the-shelf-internal-tools-etc/171)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 5:05am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/where-do-you-buy-things-custom-parts-off-the-shelf-internal-tools-etc/171 "2024-11-19T05:05:45Z")
For example: Custom machined beds plates: Protolabs (@ethanjli in response to @Lilo) Related: --- ## [Equipment validation and automation](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/equipment-validation-and-automation/517)
**Author:** [@tacarr](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/tacarr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/equipment-validation-and-automation/517 "2025-04-29T14:41:40Z")
I am curious how/if people are doing regular performance validation of their automated lab equipment. For example, for your liquid handling: Do you validate that it’s dispensing volumes accurately regularly? Is that v… --- ## [Postdoctoral and PhD opportunities at Prof Shyue Ping Ong's New Materialyze.AI lab at NUS](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/postdoctoral-and-phd-opportunities-at-prof-shyue-ping-ongs-new-materialyze-ai-lab-at-nus/572)
**Author:** [@ongsp](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/ongsp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/postdoctoral-and-phd-opportunities-at-prof-shyue-ping-ongs-new-materialyze-ai-lab-at-nus/572 "2025-10-10T20:11:12Z")
General Information Position: Postdoctoral Associate or PhD Organization: Materialyze.AI, National University of Singapore Location: Singapore Type: Full-time Remote Work: Hybrid Job Description Prof Shyue Ping Ong … --- ## [Making the MyCobot 280 accessible over MQTT in a Hugging face space](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/making-the-mycobot-280-accessible-over-mqtt-in-a-hugging-face-space/430)
**Author:** [@gursimar-singh](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/gursimar-singh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/making-the-mycobot-280-accessible-over-mqtt-in-a-hugging-face-space/430 "2024-11-21T21:37:30Z")
The myCobot 280pi is a 6 DoF robotic arm with gripper and camera attachment. I have been working on using the MQTT protocol with HiveMQ to make it available over the internet. The hugging face space has functions for co… --- ## [Multi-task / transfer learning Bayesian optimization for heterogenous search spaces](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/multi-task-transfer-learning-bayesian-optimization-for-heterogenous-search-spaces/203)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/multi-task-transfer-learning-bayesian-optimization-for-heterogenous-search-spaces/203 "2024-09-20T14:16:48Z")
There’s an interest from the community (e.g., BayBE) in being able to perform transfer learning within a Bayesian optimization framework to avoid the “cold-start” characteristic of many Bayesian optimization campaigns de… --- ## [How to make a photo-reactor?](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/how-to-make-a-photo-reactor/220)
**Author:** [@OwenMelville](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/OwenMelville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/how-to-make-a-photo-reactor/220 "2024-06-26T20:32:03Z")
I am interested in making a photo-reactor (for 8 mL vials). Here is some information I have already thought about: Fairly high power is required to induce reactions (~1W or greater) A high power LED requires control th… --- ## [Science Jubilee Adapter for the Digital Pipette](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/science-jubilee-adapter-for-the-digital-pipette/255)
**Author:** [@chattrick](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/chattrick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/science-jubilee-adapter-for-the-digital-pipette/255 "2026-09-24T03:12:08Z")
Hello, I am a summer high school student working for the acceleration consortium and as part of my summer project I designed an adapter that allows for the digital pipette to be attached to the Science Jubilee. While the… --- ## [Opentrons ventilation](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/opentrons-ventilation/528)
**Author:** [@mseifrid](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/mseifrid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/opentrons-ventilation/528 "2025-10-03T17:11:29Z")
The facilities people at my university are concerned about the use of organic solvents with the Opentrons. Specifically, the concern is about flammable solvents being used in the enclosure since some of the components us… --- ## [Starting a Cocoa Press (chocolate 3D printer) build for materials science demo](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/starting-a-cocoa-press-chocolate-3d-printer-build-for-materials-science-demo/197)
**Author:** [@sgbaird](https://accelerated-discovery.org/u/sgbaird)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://accelerated-discovery.org/t/starting-a-cocoa-press-chocolate-3d-printer-build-for-materials-science-demo/197 "2024-10-02T16:03:20Z")
Chocolate-making and metallurgy have many similarities, from phase diagrams and eutectic points to continuous cooling curves. A self-driving chocolate-making lab is a great “frugal twin” of an autonomous alloy discovery … [Next page](https://accelerated-discovery.org/top.md?page=1&per_page=50)