Scientists spend their days at the bench running experiments, and every interruption costs time, accuracy, and sometimes materials. You need to check a protocol step, look up a chemical property, or log an observation, but your hands are full and your current tools weren't designed for this kind of work.
An AI assistant that understands the lab
Bench is an AI agent for research laboratories.
Bench connects to your lab's protocols, inventory systems, and knowledge base. It understands scientific vocabulary, unit conversions, and the context of what you're working on. Ask it a question mid-experiment and get an answer without leaving the bench.
Hands-free when it matters
The lab is a hands-busy environment. Bench is voice-first. Talk to it while you're pipetting, incubating, or working under a hood. It also has a web dashboard and mobile interface. Start a protocol with your voice, check inventory on a tablet, review results on desktop.
"Bench, start a Quick PCR protocol." That's how it starts. Bench walks you through each step, sets timers, and records your observations along the way.
What Bench does
Protocol Execution
Step-by-step guided protocols with timers, checkpoints, and automatic note-taking. Hands-free via voice.
Scientific Q&A
Ask about chemical properties, safety data, calculations, or what to do next. Answers grounded in your lab's knowledge base.
Inventory Management
Track reagents, check stock levels, and log usage without leaving your experiment.
Notes & Observations
Record observations by voice or text as you work. Everything is timestamped and linked to the protocol step.
Built for compliance
- Audit trails for every protocol run.
- Data stays encrypted, with on-premise options available.
- Role-based access controls.
- Integration with existing LIMS.
Coming Fall 2026
Interested in bringing Bench to your lab?
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