Nikkei Asia reports that Japan plans to launch an AI-operated bioscience laboratory designed to conduct research around the clock. The initiative aims to use artificial intelligence to enable continuous, 24-hour scientific experimentation.
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More efficient experiments aimed at catching up with US and China
The new AI-powered lab will focus on research in genetics, proteins and brain activity, aiming at new drug development. (Illustration by Nikkei)
KENTO FUKUI
June 9, 2026 02:00 JST
TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to set up an automated lab that will be operated by artificial intelligence and robots to enable around-the-clock bioscience research toward new drug development.
Read the full article at Nikkei Asia →Nikkei Asia reports that Japan plans to launch an AI-operated bioscience laboratory designed to conduct research around the clock. The initiative aims to use artificial intelligence to enable continuous, 24-hour scientific experimentation.
Bias read (Center): The headline is a straightforward factual announcement of a technology initiative with no loaded language or partisan framing.
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