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Molecular Autonomous Scientist: A Closed-Loop AI-Driven Framework for Chemical Discovery

2026-08-08 · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

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The acceleration of chemical and material discovery is fundamentally constrained by human cognitive bottlenecks, trial-and-error workflows, and the vast combinatorial explosion of chemical space.

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Original abstract

The acceleration of chemical and material discovery is fundamentally constrained by human cognitive bottlenecks, trial-and-error workflows, and the vast combinatorial explosion of chemical space. To address these limitations, this paper introduces the Molecular Autonomous Scientist (MAS), a comprehensive, closed-loop framework that synergistically integrates cognitive artificial intelligence with modular robotic laboratory infrastructure. The MAS architecture is structured into a hierarchical system comprising a Cognitive Layer for hypothesis generation and strategic reasoning, an Orchestration Layer for experiment translation and safety validation, and a Physical Layer for automated robotic execution and real-time analytics. By establishing a continuous, self-driving scientific loop encompassing hypothesis generation, experiment design, physical execution, data analysis, and iterative refinement, MAS eliminates manual delays and enables high-throughput exploration of complex chemical spaces with minimal human intervention. Ultimately, the MAS framework offers a scalable paradigm to revolutionize chemical discovery, paving the way for unprecedented advancements in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and advanced functional chemistry.

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