Disrupting the research process: changing materials science with robotics, AI and autonomy A materials researcher examines experimental data on the ARES artificial intelligence planner. The ARES Autonomous Research System, developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory, uses artificial intelligence to design, execute and analyze experiments at a faster pace than traditional scientific research methods. (Courtesy Photo) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.12 MB) Photo By: Marisa Novobilski VIRIN: 161020-F-ZS999-001.JPG Photo Gallery