Journal article Design and fabrication of a low-cost 3D-printed pH sensor positioning robot for laboratory automation
Shinnosuke Yorozuya (author) (Search by this author)
a Department of Chemistry, Hokkaido University
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Mikael Kuwahara (author) (Search by this author)
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Koki Sakamoto (author) (Search by this author)
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Keisuke Takahashi (author) (Search by this author)
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Lauren Takahashi (author) (Search by this author)
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Shinnosuke Yorozuya, Mikael Kuwahara, Koki Sakamoto, Keisuke Takahashi, Lauren Takahashi. Design and fabrication of a low-cost 3D-printed pH sensor positioning robot for laboratory automation. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. 2026, 6 (), 2694963 . https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2026.2694963

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A fully open-source, 3D-printed robotic system is developed for automated pH measurements. The robot integrates a stepper motor – driven lead screw and an analog pH sensor to enable precise vertical positioning of the probe. A terminal-based control program allows automated motion and data acquisition, with safety features preventing overextension. Evaluation with standard buffer solutions (pH 4.0 and 7.0) demonstrates accurate and reproducible measurements. This modular, low-cost platform facilitates scalable and reproducible data generation for materials research.

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Keyword: Robotics, 3D printed, open source

Date published: 2026-07-06

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

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  • Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (ISSN: 27660400) vol. 6 2694963

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Manuscript type: Author's version (Accepted manuscript)

MDR DOI: https://doi.org/10.48505/nims.6389

First published URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2026.2694963

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Published on MDR: 2026-07-08 18:24:59 +0900