A framework for Grid-based failure detection in an automated laboratory robot system

We have designed and produced a framework for Grid-based failure detection to monitor and report on our automated laboratory equipment and the Robot Scientist. Its features are distributed agent based monitoring, selective reporting and report dispatch brokering. Monitoring and reporting agents can be distributed due to the loose coupling of Web Services, enabling a large enviroment of parameters to be monitored. Reporting is via different mediums such as e-mail, instant PC alerts and text messaging, though any type of agent can sign up for new reports, making the system expandable to a variety of needs. Dispatch brokering allows agents and humans to sign up for the latest reports for further analysis.