The real point is that scientists (not just biologists) will be able to get more done period. We've been bringing computers and automation into science for a while now and it has made a big difference.
Sometimes you need to collect A LOT of data to be able to form a theory. Sometimes you just need to try all the possibilities.
A lot of science depends on that being done, and with automation now it can be done. When I say done, I don't mean it's just faster and cheaper, I mean it is FEASABLE when it wouldn't be with human labour.
This a great scientific tool, think microscope, it's in that ballpark.
Sometimes you need to collect A LOT of data to be able to form a theory. Sometimes you just need to try all the possibilities.
A lot of science depends on that being done, and with automation now it can be done. When I say done, I don't mean it's just faster and cheaper, I mean it is FEASABLE when it wouldn't be with human labour.
This a great scientific tool, think microscope, it's in that ballpark.