Smart Laboratory Bench: Boosting Efficiency and Accuracy in Research

Industry

laboratory

Duration

3 months

Team Size

5 people

Project Overview

A leading research institution partnered with us to develop a next-generation Smart Laboratory Bench, combining ergonomic design with digital guidance systems. The bench empowers scientists and researchers to work efficiently, safely, and accurately. Equipped with an RFID reader, users can access personalized dashboards instantly. It features three displays: Touch Display for tasks and SOPs, Shadow Display for guided placement of lab items, and Android Display for monitoring and control. Additional features include height-adjustable tables, smart storage units, and power tracks for devices, creating a fully connected, organized, and intelligent workspace.

Challenges

Modern laboratories require more than basic workspaces—they need organization, efficiency, and connected systems. The client faced several challenges

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Manual SOP Tracking: Paper-based processes caused errors and inconsistencies.
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Lack of Personalization: Researchers could not access customized dashboards or workflows.
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Inefficient Workspace: Conventional benches led to cluttered and underutilized areas.
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Disconnected Systems: Lab instruments and digital tools operated independently, limiting real-time monitoring.
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Limited Ergonomics: Fixed bench heights and layouts reduced comfort and productivity during long working hours.

Our Approach

We aimed to create a Smart Laboratory Bench that combines ergonomic design, digital guidance, and connected infrastructure to transform laboratory workflows. By integrating interactive displays, RFID-based dashboards, facial recognition, and modular design, we developed a solution that improves organization, efficiency, and researcher comfort while enabling seamless interaction with lab tools and data

How We Worked on the Project

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Conducted detailed research and requirement analysis to understand lab workflows and user needs.
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Designed a modular, height-adjustable bench to support different tasks and user preferences.
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Integrated three displays: Touch Display (tasks & SOPs), Shadow Display (workspace guidance), and Android Display (monitoring & control).
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Implemented RFID-based personalized dashboards and facial recognition via webcam for secure, quick user access.
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Added smart storage units and two power tracks for equipment and device usage.
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Ensured smooth digital integration to provide real-time monitoring and organized workflows.

Our Comprehensive Solution

The Smart Laboratory Bench delivers a fully connected, ergonomic, and intelligent workspace for scientists and researchers. By combining digital guidance, modular design, and personalized access, the bench streamlines laboratory operations, improves efficiency, and ensures proper workspace organization.

Core Features & Innovations

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Touchscreen Interface: Centralized access to daily tasks, SOPs, and experiment dashboards via an intuitive, user-friendly display.
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Secure & Personalized Access: RFID and facial recognition enable secure, user-specific logins while maintaining detailed access logs.
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Height-Adjustable Design: Ergonomically designed to support optimal posture, ensuring comfort during long working hours.
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Interactive SOP Display: Step-by-step guidance for experiments to reduce errors and maintain procedural accuracy.
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Smart Storage Integration: Pull-down storage racks improve accessibility and help maintain an organized workspace.
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Real-Time Occupancy Indicator: Displays user presence and bench availability for efficient resource management.
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Seamless Lab Integration: Connects with existing lab networks and instruments for real-time monitoring, data access, and workflow synchronization.

Services Offered

IoT Application Development

Building connected systems for real-time monitoring and smart lab integration.

Android Application Development

Developing an Android application to function as a display, monitoring, and control panel for the Smart Laboratory Bench.

Tech Stack

The technologies and frameworks we leveraged to build a robust, scalable, and high-performance solution.

NestJS

Backend development to handle real-time data processing and API integrations.

Next.js

Frontend development to create a seamless user experience.

MongoDB

A flexible NoSQL database for managing ingredient data, inventory, and user preferences

Redis

A key-value store for real-time data caching and session management

Docker

Containerization tool for efficient deployment and scaling

Impact & Results

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Enhanced Efficiency: Step-by-step Shadow Display guidance and personalized dashboards reduced errors and streamlined lab workflows.
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Improved Productivity: Touch Display and Android Display enabled quick access to tasks and real-time monitoring, allowing researchers to focus on experiments.
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Secure Access: RFID keys and facial recognition ensured authorized use of the bench and laboratory equipment.
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Better Workspace Organization: Height-adjustable tables, smart storage, and guided placement of items optimized lab space and usability.
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Future-Ready Lab: Modular design and integrated power tracks allow easy adaptation for new devices and evolving research needs.

Conclusion

The Smart Laboratory Bench by Katomaran Technologies represents a major advancement in laboratory innovation, combining ergonomic design, digital guidance, and connected infrastructure to improve research efficiency, accuracy, and safety. With features like personalized access, interactive displays, adjustable workspaces, and smart storage, the bench transforms traditional labs into next-generation research environments. It streamlines workflows, enhances productivity, and provides a secure, organized, and future-ready workspace, empowering scientists and researchers to focus on driving discovery and innovation.

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