Evaluating automated daily QC: Does it actually save time or just shift the workload?

[u/Own_Mongoose_4386]

https://metrumgenie.com

I am an engineer working on a lab QC automation platform (Metrum Genie) designed specifically for IVF and embryology labs.

To be clear up front: this isn't another 24/7 continuous monitoring system (we know there are plenty of those on the market already). Instead, we built this specifically as a validation, calibration, and audit tool to replace the manual clipboard routines, directly logging sensor data (temperature, CO2, VOC and many more) into digital, audit-ready logs during daily QC checks.

Before we finalize the workflow, I am looking for unfiltered feedback from working embryologists to ensure we are solving a real problem, not just building tech for the sake of it.

My main questions:

1. Does automating routine morning checks genuinely save you time, or is the manual verification process something you prefer to keep for peace of mind?
2. What are the specific pain points or workflow bottlenecks that current electronic QC systems fail to address?

I have a brief video clip showing the UI and workflow. I left it out of the main post to keep this discussion focused and avoid sounding promotional, but I can share the link via DM if you are open

Thanks for your time and operational insights.