Losing precious samples when a freezer’s power fails. Incubator temperature fluctuations altering experimental conditions. These are some of the most worrisome scenarios for laboratory scientists. Biologists spend hours carefully crafting experiments. They use a range of instruments to store, incubate, and collect samples and generate important data. Unpredictable pieces of equipment destroy precious samples and ruin expensive, time-sensitive experiments. Therefore, tracking instrument status and performance, even during off-work hours, is a critical aspect of laboratory management. Remote monitoring systems offer a safety net for precious samples when laboratory equipment fails.
A scientist faces many challenges in their day-to-day activities related to laboratory equipment. Equipment malfunctions due to technical or human error lead to workflow interruptions and downtime. Often researchers cannot quickly or easily access instrument manuals when troubleshooting or performing routine maintenance. Moreover, academic laboratories and collaborative research platforms house multiple instruments whose maintenance requires additional information beyond the manual, ...
