Robotic Synthesis Stations
Five robotic stations for liquid handling, solid dispensing, automated wet-process workflows, and high-throughput crystallization — fully orchestrated through the SDL workflow API.
Open-Access Self-Driving Laboratory
A 330 m² AI- and robotics-enabled autonomous research facility, operating 24 hours a day across the entire materials research cycle.
A NEW PARADIGM FOR MATERIALS RESEARCH
A new paradigm for materials research — autonomous, open, and continuous.
The OA-SDL automates the entire research cycle — from hypothesis generation and experimental design to synthesis, characterization, data learning, and prediction. By integrating AI-driven decision making with robotic execution, the platform accelerates the discovery and optimization of complex materials beyond what conventional manual experimentation can achieve.
Built as a flagship platform, the OA-SDL is open to academic, industrial, and international partners through a structured user program. Access modes include co-development collaborations, sponsored campaigns, and short-term training visits.
Application flow for OA-SDL access
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PROPOSAL
Submit a proposal
Outline your scientific question, target materials, and required campaign.
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REVIEW
Scientific review
Our team reviews proposal feasibility and alignment with platform scope.
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ONBOARDING
Training & setup
Approved teams complete safety and SDL onboarding sessions before campaign launch.
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CAMPAIGN
Run & iterate
Autonomous experimentation runs 24/7 with periodic check-ins and adaptive design updates.
What's inside the OA-SDL
Inline Characterization Suite
UV-Vis, FTIR, and Raman modules located adjacent to the synthesis stations for in-situ feedback. XRD and SEM accessible for end-of-batch analysis.
AI-Driven Decision Engine
Active learning, Bayesian optimization, and surrogate-model loops continually propose the next experiment — minimizing time-to-discovery and resource use.
Data Infrastructure & FAIR Storage
All experimental metadata, raw spectra, and processed datasets are stored under a FAIR-compliant infrastructure accessible to project teams via secure APIs.
Operating Hours & Contact
OPERATING HOURS
24 / 7 autonomous operation
Staff support: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 KST. After-hours autonomous monitoring via web dashboard. Public open-house first Friday of every month.
PROGRAM CONTACT
OA-SDL Program Office
Email: info@example.com
Phone: 02-0000-0000
Apply for AccessFrequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is eligible to apply for OA-SDL access?
Researchers from academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry partners with verifiable institutional affiliation are eligible to apply. International applicants are equally welcome under the open-access program.
Q. What is the typical campaign duration on the OA-SDL?
A typical campaign runs 4–8 weeks depending on the chemistry, characterization needs, and decision-loop complexity. Long-form collaborations and short visits are both accommodated.