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A former OpenAI science lead has launched Warp Science, a startup that uses robots equipped with cameras and sensor gloves trained by human chemists to automate wet lab tasks, according to TechCrunch on October 22. The startup aims to democratize laboratory automation by enabling chemists to train robots through hands-on demonstration rather than requiring detailed programming. The venture represents a convergence of AI, robotics, and life sciences, applying reinforcement learning and demonstration-based training to accelerate research and development in chemistry and biology. By lowering the barrier to automation, Warp Science could enable smaller labs and institutions to adopt robotic systems previously limited to well-funded research centers.