A new robot (RoboMapper) can conduct experiments to identify materials for solar cells. The technology has already found a new type of photovoltaic material called a perovskite that could lead to efficient and stable solar cells. RoboMapper works almost 10 times faster than previous automated techniques, making the search for new materials far more efficient, more cost effective, and more sustainable in terms of our carbon footprint.
https://news.ncsu.edu/2023/07/robomapper/