Haruka Ozaki

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Haruka Ozaki is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of laboratory automation, robotics, and the life sciences, with a particular focus on making advanced experimental workflows accessible to a broader scientific community. Ozaki's work centers on democratizing laboratory automation by developing affordable and intelligent systems that reduce the technical barriers traditionally associated with robotic platforms. His influential 2023 study, which has garnered 19 citations, demonstrated that large language models (LLMs) can translate goal-oriented natural language instructions into executable robotic scripts, representing a significant leap toward empowering non-programmers to harness automation in biological research. Complementing this, his work on automating yeast spot assays using cost-effective liquid handling robots — cited 14 times — showcases his commitment to practical, reproducible solutions for common life science experiments involving the model organism *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*. Together, these contributions reflect Ozaki's broader vision: accelerating scientific discovery by lowering the technical and financial hurdles of laboratory automation. His research holds particular promise for students and early-career researchers seeking to integrate robotics and AI into their experimental repertoire without extensive engineering expertise.