B12 Labs offers an AI‑driven platform that lets researchers create and run laboratory automation protocols through conversational, no‑code interfaces. The system translates plain‑language experiment goals into tailored, executable methods that integrate with major automation hardware. By handling protocol design, execution, and real‑time analysis, it reduces errors, speeds up setup, and lets scientists focus on discovery.
Funding
$500K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Laboratory scientists often spend extensive time manually configuring automation equipment, writing scripts, and troubleshooting protocols, which introduces human error and hampers reproducibility. The need for specialized programming skills creates a steep learning curve and limits the ability to rapidly scale experiments. Consequently, valuable research time is diverted from hypothesis testing to routine technical tasks.
Solution
b12 labs offers an AI‑driven platform that lets users describe experimental goals in natural language. An on‑board conversational agent parses the input and generates a fully specified automation protocol, selecting appropriate volumetric or gravimetric transfer methods and configuring device parameters. The generated protocol is executed with a single click on any compatible laboratory automation system, while the platform streams real‑time data and analytics to a web dashboard. Built‑in security controls enforce encryption, role‑based access, and compliance with enterprise data‑privacy standards. By abstracting low‑level scripting, the solution accelerates experiment setup, reduces manual errors, and frees researchers to focus on scientific inquiry.
Target Audience
The primary customers are R&D laboratories in pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research settings that need to automate chemical synthesis and assay workflows while maintaining high reproducibility. The platform also serves process development teams seeking to scale experiments without extensive software engineering resources.
Features
- Natural‑language interface that converts plain‑text experiment descriptions into executable automation scripts
- Automatic selection of transfer modes (volumetric vs. gravimetric) and reagent handling logic based on chemical intent
- Plug‑and‑play integration with major laboratory robotics and liquid‑handling platforms via standardized APIs
- One‑click protocol deployment and execution with live monitoring of instrument status and reaction parameters
- Cloud‑hosted protocol repository and version control for reproducible workflow management
- Real‑time analytics dashboard delivering key metrics, alerts, and data export in common scientific formats
- Enterprise‑grade security suite including end‑to‑end encryption, audit logging, and compliance‑ready data governance
- No-code requirement, enabling scientists without programming expertise to adopt automation quickly