ACS Cent Sci October 2020 PMID 33145411

Computer Vision for Recognition of Materials and Vessels in Chemistry Lab Settings and the Vector-LabPics Data Set.

Sagi Eppel, Haoping Xu, Mor Bismuth, Alan Aspuru-Guzik

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Throughout the discussions, contributors use words like 'excited,' 'support,' and 'relevant,' emphasizing enthusiasm and recognizing the significance of the work. They mention specific details like 'segmentation nets,' 'recognition of materials,' and the 'Vector-LabPics Dataset,' which highlight a keen interest in both the technical methods and potential real-world applications, driving the overall positive and engaged tone.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express enthusiasm and support for the research, highlighting its potential applications, indicating broad agreement on the importance of this work.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate high curiosity, with commenters intrigued by the technical aspects and potential benefits for automating lab processes.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts reference specific methods, datasets, and applications, showing deep engagement with the details of the research.

ImpactModerate impact

While generally positive, some focus on potential implications rather than immediate transformative effects, suggesting moderate but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • This work introduces a machine learning approach for recognizing materials and vessels in chemistry labs using computer vision, supported by a new dataset called VectorLabPics, which contains 2187 annotated images of transparent containers and their contents.
  • The dataset includes detailed annotations for vessels, materials (liquids, solids, foams, suspensions, powders), fill levels, corks, and vessel parts, enabling the training of neural networks for tasks like segmenting and classifying these components.
  • The trained models performed well in detecting and classifying vessels and individual material phases, but showed lower accuracy when segmenting complex multiphase systems such as phase-separating liquids.]

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Alan Aspuru-Guzik
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Super excited to share our @ACSCentSci paper on #AI for Computer Vision for Chemical applications. This is very relevant for automating chemistry

Sep 11, 2020 · 142 likes · 24 shares · 18,988 followers View post →
The Journal Co-operative
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New work shows AI can identify materials in flasks, beakers, etc.! TL;DR: they use segmentation nets to classify different regions of an image based on vessel and material type! https://t.co/McU3czWaeG #MachineLearning #ChemTwitter #RealTimeChem @A_Aspuru_Guzik https://t.co/IPP6EcifZu

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 171 followers View post →
ChemRxiv
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Computer Vision for Recognition of Materials and Vessels in Chemistry Lab Settings and the Vector-LabPics Dataset by Alan Aspuru-Guzik & co-workers https://t.co/78ha8lZB0p https://t.co/8qVvMbDhOT

Mar 4, 2020 · 7 likes · 32,206 followers View post →
ACS Central Science
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Check out our new issue here: https://t.co/mwB5Zon1MD Supplementary cover story by Sagi Eppel, @A_Aspuru_Guzik & co-workers @chemuoft: https://t.co/TLVonyzjHd https://t.co/NRuPDzHMbJ

Nov 10, 2020 · 7 likes · 28,137 followers View post →
ACS Central Science
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#ASAP by Sagi Eppel, @A_Aspuru_Guzik & co-workers @chemuoft! A computer vision system for recognition materials and vessels in the chemistry lab. The system is based on the new LabPics image data set and convolutional neural nets for image segmentation: https://t.co/ZMjZJBzmus https://t.co/PpegqPxgMW

Sep 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 28,137 followers View post →
ACS Central Science
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RT @A_Aspuru_Guzik: Super excited to share our @ACSCentSci paper on #AI for Computer Vision for Chemical applications. This is very relevan…

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RT @TheJournalCoop: New work shows AI can identify materials in flasks, beakers, etc.! TL;DR: they use segmentation nets to classify diffe…

Nov 27, 2020 · 3 shares · 18,553 followers View post →
Automated Synthesis Forum
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RT @TheJournalCoop: New work shows AI can identify materials in flasks, beakers, etc.! TL;DR: they use segmentation nets to classify diffe…

Nov 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 604 followers View post →
Alan Aspuru-Guzik
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RT @TheJournalCoop: New work shows AI can identify materials in flasks, beakers, etc.! TL;DR: they use segmentation nets to classify diffe…

Nov 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 18,988 followers View post →
The Journal Co-operative
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New work shows AI can identify materials in flasks, beakers, etc.! TL;DR: they use segmentation nets to classify different regions of an image based on vessel and material type! https://t.co/McU3czWaeG #MachineLearning #ChemTwitter #RealTimeChem @A_Aspuru_Guzik https://t.co/IPP6EcifZu

Nov 26, 2020 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 171 followers View post →
ACS Central Science
@ACSCentSci · X

Check out our new issue here: https://t.co/mwB5Zon1MD Supplementary cover story by Sagi Eppel, @A_Aspuru_Guzik & co-workers @chemuoft: https://t.co/TLVonyzjHd https://t.co/NRuPDzHMbJ

Nov 10, 2020 · 7 likes · 28,137 followers View post →
Alan Aspuru-Guzik
@A_Aspuru_Guzik · X

RT @ACSCentSci: #ASAP by Sagi Eppel, @A_Aspuru_Guzik & co-workers @chemuoft! A computer vision system for recognition materials and vessel…

Sep 18, 2020 · 3 shares · 18,988 followers View post →
ACS Central Science
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#ASAP by Sagi Eppel, @A_Aspuru_Guzik & co-workers @chemuoft! A computer vision system for recognition materials and vessels in the chemistry lab. The system is based on the new LabPics image data set and convolutional neural nets for image segmentation: https://t.co/ZMjZJBzmus https://t.co/PpegqPxgMW

Sep 18, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 28,137 followers View post →
Dial-a-Molecule
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RT @A_Aspuru_Guzik: Super excited to share our @ACSCentSci paper on #AI for Computer Vision for Chemical applications. This is very relevan…

Sep 15, 2020 · 24 shares · 639 followers View post →
Automated Synthesis Forum
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RT @A_Aspuru_Guzik: Super excited to share our @ACSCentSci paper on #AI for Computer Vision for Chemical applications. This is very relevan…

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Diego Onna
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Alan Aspuru-Guzik
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Super excited to share our @ACSCentSci paper on #AI for Computer Vision for Chemical applications. This is very relevant for automating chemistry

Sep 11, 2020 · 142 likes · 24 shares · 18,988 followers View post →
ChemRxiv
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Computer Vision for Recognition of Materials and Vessels in Chemistry Lab Settings and the Vector-LabPics Dataset by Alan Aspuru-Guzik & co-workers https://t.co/78ha8lZB0p https://t.co/8qVvMbDhOT

Mar 4, 2020 · 7 likes · 32,206 followers View post →