Automation in ART: Paving the Way for the Future of Infertility Treatment
Abdullah et al, 2023
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has helped bring more than nine million babies into the world, but it’s still a complex, expensive, and time-consuming process that relies on highly trained professionals.
Because demand for IVF keeps growing, scientists are looking for new ways to make it simpler, more affordable, and easier to access. Recent advancements, including the use of automated systems and artificial intelligence (AI), promise to streamline many steps of IVF—such as selecting eggs and embryos, evaluating the womb, and safely freezing eggs and embryos.
This review paper discusses the latest developments in these automated and AI-driven technologies, how they could change the jobs of IVF professionals, and the potential challenges in putting them into practice. The hope is that these innovations will make IVF more personalized, efficient, and available to more people in the near future.
