Simulated Instruments Explained:

• Robotic Arm: The core physical transporter. It safely grips and transfers sample vials between the different automated stations.
• Weigh Balance & Stir Plate: Precisely records the mass of added reagents and continuously mixes components to ensure homogeneous reactions.
• Capping Station: Automatically handles capping and uncapping of vials before additions or heating, preventing spills or evaporation.
• Solid & Liquid Addition: Dispenses highly precise amounts of powder or liquid reagents directly into the unsealed reaction vessel.
• Sample Analysis: The final evaluation step. Extracts aliquots to run programmatic checks or measurements on the success of the automated setup.