DiscoverAWS Health Innovation Podcast#101, Improving Lab Workflows with Robotics and AI, Mostafa ElSayed of Automata
#101, Improving Lab Workflows with Robotics and AI, Mostafa ElSayed of Automata

#101, Improving Lab Workflows with Robotics and AI, Mostafa ElSayed of Automata

Update: 2024-09-17
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In this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, Yin He, Principal Business Development for Healthcare and Life Sciences Startups at AWS, sits down with Mostafa ElSayed, Co-founder and CEO of Automata, a company revolutionizing the way scientists work in labs by providing a full-stack solution for lab automation.



  1. How does Automata's LINQ platform streamline drug discovery workflows?

    • Automata's LINQ platform integrates robotics, instruments, and cloud software, addressing inefficiencies in life sciences labs. As a modular "work cell", it captures structured data to accelerate collaboration and time-to-market for therapeutics.



  2. What inspired Mostafa ElSayed's vision for Automata?

    • Mostafa ElSayed's background in architecture sparked an interest in robotics, leading him to co-found Automata and pioneer a full-stack lab automation solution. His vision fuses design principles with cutting-edge technology to transform drug R&D.



  3. What does ElSayed envision for the future of drug discovery?

    • ElSayed envisions AI-driven drug discovery becoming the norm within a decade, with a shift towards computational "in silico" approaches over lab-based "in vitro" methods. Robust data and transparency will increase confidence in clinical candidates.



  4. How does Automata balance product vision with user feedback?

    • Automata balances product vision with user feedback, investing heavily in hardware modularity, software UX/UI, and developer experience. Design drives customer success by optimizing different user journeys through an experience lens.






To learn more about Automata and their innovative lab automation solutions, visit https://automata.tech/.


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#101, Improving Lab Workflows with Robotics and AI, Mostafa ElSayed of Automata

#101, Improving Lab Workflows with Robotics and AI, Mostafa ElSayed of Automata