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AI Science Factory

by Lila SciencesUS

Proprietary robotic laboratory for closed-loop discovery. Synthesizes candidates, tests with analytical tools, feeds results back to Iris.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Deployed with pharma, materials, energy. Autonomously executes hypothesis-to-testing cycles.

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Milestones

Next · Expansion to multiple customer sites
  1. AI Science Factory prototype operational2023Complete.
  2. First customer deployment in drug discoveryQ2 2025Complete.
  3. Green hydrogen catalyst screening campaignJun 2026Complete.
  4. 2,942 catalysts screened; 6 high-performing families identifiedSep 2026Complete.
  5. Expansion to multiple customer sitesTarget Q4 2026Current milestone.

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  1. Q4 2026Expansion to multiple customer sites (next)
  2. 2027Second-generation factory with expanded chemistry
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