University of Glasgow researchers created new robot chemist that can speed up discovery of new molecules and chemical reactions, useful for inventing new drugs and materials

Briefing

University of Glasgow researchers created new robot chemist that can speed up discovery of new molecules and chemical reactions, useful for inventing new drugs and materials

July 19, 2018

Briefing

  • Robot Chemist – University of Glasgow chemists developed and trained new robot chemist that can speed up discovery of new molecules and chemical reactions
  • Machine Learning – Driven by machine learning where AI can predict outcomes of chemical reactions based on results from small fraction of interactions
  • Study Results – Was able to derive, with 80% accuracy, which combinations of 18 different chemicals would lead to new reactions and molecules, by studying only 100 (10%) of 1,000 possible chemical reactions
  • Potential Applications – Include low-cost drug discovery and innovation in new chemical products including materials, polymers, and molecules for high-tech applications

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Organization

University of Glasgow

Source

Original Publication Date

July 18, 2018

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