A custom desktop application for controlling molecular biology robotic testing devices.
AI Biosciences, Inc develops a number of machines for molecular biology automation. Since they are primarily based on 3D printer control boards, they had been using 3D printer software such as Repetier-Host to control the machines. Since the software was not optimized for their application, it was cumbersome to use and prone to human error. Technicians had to directly write g-code programs using machine coordinates to drive the machines.
AI Biosciences Inc wanted to make the process of controlling their molecular biology robotic testing devices easier and safer for technicians. To accomplish this, they decided to create a custom desktop application specifically designed for this purpose. The application was developed using Eclipse RCP, allowing for faster development of its user interface. This enabled the team to focus their efforts on the core challenge of integrating the hardware with the software.
The resulting application solved the problem of cumbersome manual control, allowing technicians to control the machines with minimal risk of human error. In addition, the application provided an intuitive graphical interface, making it far easier to use than the 3D printer software they had been using before. With this new application, technicians could quickly and easily operate the machines, saving time and reducing the risk of human error.
The custom desktop application created by AI Biosciences Inc revolutionized the way their machines were operated. It gave technicians more control and allowed for a smoother, more efficient operation. This increased safety and reliability of the machines, making them a more reliable and cost-effective option for molecular biology automation.