The emergence of cloud laboratories is transforming autonomous experimentation by enabling remote execution of complex biological and chemical research with enhanced reproducibility, scalability, and accessibility. These facilities integrate robotic automation and networked control systems to conduct experiments continuously and in parallel, significantly reducing physical and logistical constraints. The pioneering work of CMU alumni through Emerald Cloud Lab (ECL) provides researchers with a suite of instruments for biological and chemical experimentation at scale. While cloud laboratories hold great promise for democratizing access to sophisticated experimental infrastructure, they also introduce challenges related to remote troubleshooting, realtime experimental adaptability, and standardization across diverse research domains.