Periodic Labs Aims to Revolutionize Science with AI-Guided Experiments
Periodic Labs, a startup founded by ex-researchers from OpenAI and DeepMind, is set to revolutionize scientific discovery. The company plans to build a lab in Menlo Park, California, where AI-guided robots will conduct experiments on a large scale, aiming to accelerate breakthroughs in physics and chemistry.
The company, led by Liam Fedus (formerly of OpenAI) and Ekin Dogus Cubuk (ex-Google DeepMind), believes current AI approaches to scientific discovery are not sufficient. They aim to create true scientific breakthroughs.
Periodic Labs' lab infrastructure is scheduled for completion in 2024. Once operational, AI systems will guide robots in conducting experiments, with the goal of eventually enabling AI to design experiments independently.
The startup has received significant backing, securing $300 million in seed funding from prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, DST, Nvidia, Accel, Elad Gil, Jeff Dean, Eric Schmidt, and Jeff Bezos.
Periodic Labs' primary objective is to invent new superconductors and discover other novel materials. These materials could outperform existing ones and require less energy, potentially leading to significant technological advancements.
Periodic Labs' ambitious project, backed by prominent investors, could reshape scientific discovery. By harnessing AI to guide physical experiments, the company aims to invent novel materials and accelerate scientific progress.
