> The final step involves extracting and testing the molecule via biochemical assay, a process that is time-consuming, costly, and often requires specialized equipment.<p>I'm a student currently working with my college's robotics automation department to explore how to automate bioengineering research. I'm still new to the bioengineering sphere, so I'm curious what the primary challenges are for automating assays and what is involved in the process. If any HN biologist have insight on this, I would love to hear their thoughts!