The basic types of robot are explained, and the performances and
costs of some commercial examples are given. The potential
advantages and problems of introducing robots into clinical
laboratories are identified and the specifcation of a suitable robot
is developed. None of the commercially available robots meets all
aspects of the specificalion, and currently the purchase of a robot is
considered premature for most clinical laboratories.
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