Artificial intelligence has become formidable at the thinking side of science—absorbing vast research literature and designing entirely novel molecules. But when it comes to the physical reality of experimental work, robots still can't cut it. According to Nautilus, despite breakthroughs in computational ability, AI still struggles with basic hands-on tasks like pipetting. It's a reminder that abstract intelligence and practical execution remain far apart in the lab.

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