Explore the cutting-edge field of self-driving laboratories (SDLs) in this 59-minute talk by Alán Aspuru-Guzik. Discover how artificial intelligence and automation are revolutionizing scientific discovery and scale-up processes in chemistry, materials science, and biotechnology. Learn about the essential elements of SDLs through examples from the speaker's research group and collaborators. Gain insights into the Acceleration Consortium, a CAD 200M initiative at the University of Toronto aimed at advancing SDLs. Delve into topics such as Lego-block synthesis, the automated lab of the future, and the path towards scientific understanding. Engage with the Q&A session to further expand your knowledge on this transformative approach to chemical research and discovery.