Google Deepmind's AI Co-Scientist now plans experiments, runs lab equipment, and writes scientific papers

Google Deepmind has updated its Co-Scientist system to manage end-to-end research workflows, including hypothesis generation, physical lab equipment operation, and manuscript drafting. By integrating Gemini-based agents into chemical and biological experimentation, the platform can autonomously execute tasks that previously required human researchers. This development marks a transition from purely digital theory to physical laboratory automation, potentially accelerating the speed at which new materials and medical architectures are discovered and validated.