# Automation science pack (technology)

internal name `automation-science-pack` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack/

## Cost

Research trigger: `{"type":"craft-item","item":"copper-plate","count":10}`

## Requires (1)

- [Steam power](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/steam-power.md)

## Leads to (8)

- [Assembly](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation.md)
- [Coal processing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/coal-processing-1.md)
- [Gun turret](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/gun-turret.md)
- [hidden-mining-fluid-autounlock](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/hidden-mining-fluid-autounlock.md)
- [Radar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/radar.md)
- [Repair pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/repair-pack.md)
- [Soil washing](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/soil-washing.md)
- [Stone wall](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/stone-wall.md)

## Unlocks (8 recipes)

### Automation science pack (`automation-science-pack`)

- 5 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 2 × [Planter box](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/planter-box.md), 10 × [Native flora](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/native-flora.md), 2 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md)
- Results: 1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Empty planter box (`empty-planter-box`)

- 1 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 4 × [Stone brick](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone-brick.md), 2 × [Wood](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wood.md), 1 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md)
- Results: 1 × [Empty planter box](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-planter-box.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Flora collector MK 01 (`flora-collector-mk01`)

- 5 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 2 × [Burner mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/burner-mining-drill.md), 1 × [Soil extractor MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil-extractor-mk01.md), 5 × [Air-core inductors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/inductor1.md), 10 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 20 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 1 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md)
- Results: 1 × [Flora collector MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/flora-collector-mk01.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Lab (`lab`)

- 2 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 10 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 4 × [Transport belt](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/transport-belt.md)
- Results: 1 × [Lab](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lab.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Planter box (`planter-box`)

- 2 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Empty planter box](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/empty-planter-box.md), 5 × [Soil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil.md), 3 × [Ash](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ash.md)
- Results: 1 × [Planter box](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/planter-box.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Soil (`soil`)

- 8 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 800 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md)
- Results: 16 × [Soil](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil.md)
- Made in: Soil extractor MK 01, Soil extractor MK 01 (Legacy), Soil extractor MK 02, Soil extractor MK 02 (Legacy), Soil extractor MK 03, Soil extractor MK 03 (Legacy), Soil extractor MK 04, Soil extractor MK 04 (Legacy)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Soil extractor MK 01 (`soil-extractor-mk01`)

- 1 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 2 × [Burner mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/burner-mining-drill.md), 10 × [Air-core inductors](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/inductor1.md), 30 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md)
- Results: 1 × [Soil extractor MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/soil-extractor-mk01.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)

### Wood processing unit MK 01 (`wpu-mk01`)

- 1 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 5 × [Log](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/log.md), 20 × [Iron plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-plate.md), 1 × [Steam engine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steam-engine.md), 15 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md), 2 × [Burner mining drill](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/burner-mining-drill.md), 50 × [Copper cable](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-cable.md)
- Results: 1 × [Wood processing unit MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/wpu-mk01.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/automation-science-pack.md)