Welcome to AI Tools for Science
AI-Powered Gear & Guides for Scientific Research
We help scientists, field researchers, and data professionals find the best laptops, drones, sensors, and software tools — based on real-world use, not marketing hype.
Featured Guides
Here are some of our most popular articles for scientists and researchers building their tech stack:
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Best Laptops for Machine Learning in the Sciences
A breakdown of high-performance laptops for field-ready ML and statistical modeling. -
Drones for Science: $500–$15,000 (Almost)
Scientific applications, camera specs, and thermal/RTK-ready drones for mapping, monitoring, and survey work. -
Build Your Own Sensors with Raspberry Pi
Tutorials, code, and gear to get started building wireless data loggers or field-ready sensor arrays.
About This Project
AI Tools for Science is run by working researchers — ecologists, data scientists, conservation tech specialists — who understand what it’s like to chase funding while still needing reliable equipment.
We started this site to share field-tested recommendations with the academic and scientific community. Every product we recommend has been vetted for practical, professional use in real research workflows.
We’re not journalists or influencers. We’re scientists who hate wasting time and grant money.
How This Site is Funded
This site includes affiliate links to tools, laptops, drones, and other scientific gear. When you click a link and buy something, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you.
That support helps us keep this content ad-light and research-focused.
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We’re currently building out:
- New gear reviews
- DIY Builds and Programming Guides
- A newsletter for tech + research workflows