Labot offers the VR1 configurable pipetting robot, a compact automation platform that replaces manual liquid handling with integrated electronic pipettes and a modular deck supporting SBS micro‑titer plate formats. The system provides precise, repeatable transfers from 0.5 µL to 1.25 mL, programmable via a Python SDK, web UI, and REST API for seamless LIMS integration, reducing hands‑on time and error rates in research, clinical, and NGS laboratories.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manual pipetting in research and clinical laboratories is time‑consuming, prone to operator variability, and limits throughput for high‑volume workflows such as PCR, NGS library preparation, and sample pooling.
Solution
Labot offers the VR1 configurable pipetting robot, a compact automation platform that replaces manual liquid handling with integrated electronic pipettes and a modular deck layout. The system delivers precise, repeatable transfers across volumes from 0.5 µL to 1.25 mL while supporting SBS micro‑titer plate formats (3×2, 4×3) and laminar‑box integration. Users program protocols in Python, calibrate pipette positions via a web‑based UI, and invoke the same functionality through a REST API for seamless integration with LIMS or workflow engines. Remote operation and camera‑based sample monitoring reduce hands‑on time and error rates, delivering consistent results and lower consumable costs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are research laboratories, clinical diagnostics units, and NGS core facilities that require high‑throughput, low‑variance liquid handling for molecular biology and genomics workflows.
Features
- Integrated electronic pipettes with certified calibration and reusable tip handling for rapid, contamination‑free liquid transfer.
- Modular deck supporting 3×2 and 4×3 SBS plate configurations and compatibility with laminar flow boxes.
- Variable‑speed axis control and liquid‑level detection for accurate aspiration and dispense across 0.5 µL–1.25 mL ranges.
- Python SDK and customizable protocol library; protocols can be edited, versioned, and executed from the web UI.
- Web‑based dashboard with remote control, camera feed, and real‑time status monitoring; API enables LIMS or robotic cell integration.
- Built‑in barcode scanning and sample‑tracking for automated pooling, cherry‑picking, and workflow branching.
- Flexible hardware extensions (e.g., additional grippers, temperature modules) to meet specific assay requirements.