Anthropic moves AI agents out of software and into the lab

Anthropic has introduced the Model Hardware Standard, allowing AI agents to operate physical devices like microscopes and robotic arms directly.

• The standard supports devices like microscopes, liquid handlers, robotic arms, and lasers
• Laboratory work time is reduced significantly with the new standard
• Custom integration for each device is no longer required
• The standard has the potential to make laboratory work more efficient and accessible
• Anthropic's Model Hardware Standard lets AI agents operate physical devices