1. Integrated pipeline: high speed and high throughput instrument’s rigid demand of high-end hospitals and laboratories will develop towards the direction of integrated pipeline to meet high-end hospitals’ test requirements. Laboratories may deploy instruments flexibly based on current devices and layout, and different modules in the pipeline all support multi-module operation, which allows continuous upgrade of automation process accompanied with development of laboratories’ automation requirements. Intermediate software of modular design can be gradually expanded from basic modules like connection and sample management to advanced modules like automated audit, sample storage, and retrieval as well as intelligent laboratory management, which gradually enrich laboratory information system.

2. Intellectualization: accompanied with continuous development of artificial intelligence (henceforth referred to as AI) technology, AI software played an increasingly important role in development journey of laboratory automation. The construction of intelligent laboratory is not only reflected by convenient operation management but also reflected by in-depth analysis and understanding of mass data of test. Intelligent management and decision aids support are realized by automatic audit, analysis, and interpretation of those data. AI has great potential for improvement in operating efficiency and workflow of laboratory as well as patient prognosis.

3. Biosafety guarantee: from sample entry upon centrifugation to lid opening and completion of test, the whole process upon entry of sample into the system is in an enclosed environment, which can reduce operator’s sample contact and possibility of infection, and thus ensure biosafety.

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