What types of analytical equipment can I control?

The skill integrates with plate readers (like BMG CLARIOstar), scales, heater shakers, incubators, and pumps for comprehensive workflow automation.

Which robots are supported by the PyLabRobot skill?

It supports major liquid handling robots including Hamilton STAR/STARlet, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO through specialized hardware backends.

Can I test my protocols without physical hardware?

Yes, PyLabRobot includes a ChatterboxBackend for simulation and a 3D browser visualizer to verify protocols safely before running them on physical robots.

How does this skill help with reproducibility?

It enables state management and serialization of deck layouts to JSON, ensuring experimental protocols are precisely documented, versioned, and repeatable.

Does PyLabRobot work on different operating systems?

Yes, it is a pure Python SDK that works across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi platforms.

PyLabRobot Lab Automation

Name: PyLabRobot Lab Automation
Author: Microck

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Automates laboratory workflows and controls hardware like liquid handlers and plate readers using a hardware-agnostic Python interface.

소개

PyLabRobot is a powerful, hardware-agnostic Python SDK designed for automated and autonomous laboratories. It allows developers to programmatically control a wide range of laboratory equipment—including liquid handling robots from Hamilton, Opentrons, and Tecan—using a unified API. This skill simplifies the creation of reproducible laboratory protocols, managing deck layouts, and simulating experiments before physical execution, making it indispensable for life science research and high-throughput screening environments.

주요 기능

81 GitHub stars
Hardware-agnostic control for Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO robots
Integrated support for analytical equipment like BMG CLARIOstar plate readers
Advanced resource management for plates, tips, and custom labware layouts
Real-time 3D browser visualization and protocol simulation mode
Environmental control for heater shakers, incubators, centrifuges, and pumps

사용 사례

Developing and validating lab protocols in a simulated environment before hardware deployment
Automating high-throughput liquid transfer and serial dilution protocols
Integrating plate readers and scales into automated sample preparation workflows

소개

주요 기능

81 GitHub stars
Hardware-agnostic control for Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO robots
Integrated support for analytical equipment like BMG CLARIOstar plate readers
Advanced resource management for plates, tips, and custom labware layouts
Real-time 3D browser visualization and protocol simulation mode
Environmental control for heater shakers, incubators, centrifuges, and pumps

사용 사례

Developing and validating lab protocols in a simulated environment before hardware deployment
Automating high-throughput liquid transfer and serial dilution protocols
Integrating plate readers and scales into automated sample preparation workflows