The new science engine In laboratories around the world, a transformation is quietly accelerating. Once powered by manual precision and human intuition, today’s research environments are evolving into autonomous, intelligent discovery systems. By merging robotics, artificial intelligence, and high-speed data infrastructure, labs are shifting from isolated experiments to continuous, closed-loop discovery, where machines not only assist but actively learn, adapt, and innovate alongside scientists. This shift is not about replacing researchers; it’s about amplifying human capability. Robots now handle repetitive or high-risk tasks with absolute consistency, while AI algorithms identify patterns invisible to the human eye, generating new hypotheses in minutes instead of months. The outcome is a new kind of scientific ecosystem; one that is faster, safer, and infinitely more scalable. Why it matters beyond the laboratory While autonomous laboratories may seem far removed from sectors like telecommunications or digital infrastructure, their evolution signals a broader truth: every connected...