Bruk av automatiserad utrustning i bibliotek. Automatiseringen kan gälla administrativ verksamhet i bibliloteket, arbetsrutiner och tillhandahållande av tjänster till biblioteksanvändare.

Styrning av operativa processer med mekanisk eller elektronisk teknik istället för med den mänskliga faktorn.

Laboratory automation refers to the use of technology and machinery to automatically perform routine tasks or procedures in a laboratory setting, with the goal of increasing efficiency, reducing human error, and improving reproducibility and standardization of results. This can include automated equipment for liquid handling, sample preparation, data analysis, and robotic systems for high-throughput screening and testing. Laboratory automation is widely used in various fields such as clinical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and research to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and enable faster turnaround times for laboratory results.