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Human–Device Interaction in the Life Science Laboratory

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The interaction of the human user with equipment and software is a central aspect of the work in the life science laboratory. The enhancement of the usability and intuition of software and hardware products, as well as holistic interaction solutions are a demand from all stakeholders in the scientific laboratory who desire more efficient workflows. Shorter training periods, parallelization of workflows, improved data integrity, and enhanced safety are only a few advantages innovative intuitive human-device-interfaces can bring. With recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), the availability of smart devices, as well as unified communication protocols, holistic interaction solutions are on the rise. Future interaction in the laboratory will not be limited to pushing mechanical buttons on equipment. Instead, the interplay between voice, gestures, and innovative hard- and software components will drive interactions in the laboratory into a more streamlined future.

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    Parts of chapter “Natural User Interfaces in the Laboratory” have been adapted and revised from the doctoral thesis of J. Austerjost [1].

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T.M. is supported by the DZHK (German Center for Cardiovascular Research) and the German Federal Ministry for Science and Education (IndiHEART; 161L0250A).

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Söldner, R., Rheinländer, S., Meyer, T., Olszowy, M., Austerjost, J. (2022). Human–Device Interaction in the Life Science Laboratory. In: Beutel, S., Lenk, F. (eds) Smart Biolabs of the Future. Advances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology, vol 182. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/10_2021_183

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