Can I track liquid volumes during a protocol?

Yes, PyLabRobot features automated volume tracking and state management for all resources (wells, troughs, tips) on the deck.

Which liquid handling robots are supported?

PyLabRobot currently supports Hamilton STAR/STARlet, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, with an extensible architecture for adding new backends.

Does PyLabRobot require physical hardware to work?

No, it includes a ChatterboxBackend and a browser-based visualizer for simulating protocols and testing logic without any physical equipment.

Is it compatible with multiple operating systems?

Yes, as a pure Python SDK, it is platform-independent and works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.

How do I visualize my deck layout?

You can use the built-in Browser Visualizer to see a real-time 3D representation of your deck state and robot operations during simulation or execution.

PyLabRobot Lab Automation

Name: PyLabRobot Lab Automation
Author: ricable

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Data Science & ML

Automates laboratory workflows and controls liquid handling robots, plate readers, and analytical equipment through a unified Python interface.

PyLabRobot is a hardware-agnostic, pure Python SDK designed for building automated and autonomous laboratories. This skill enables Claude to program liquid handling robots like Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, while managing complex deck layouts and integrating diverse laboratory equipment such as heater shakers and centrifuges. It is an essential tool for researchers and automation engineers who need to create reproducible, platform-independent laboratory protocols with robust simulation and state-tracking capabilities.

Key Features

01Hardware-agnostic control for Hamilton, Opentrons, and Tecan robots

02Advanced state tracking for liquid volumes and tip presence

03Comprehensive resource management for plates, tips, and custom labware

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05Integration with analytical equipment like plate readers and scales

06Built-in simulation and 3D browser visualization for protocol testing

Use Cases

01Automating high-throughput screening and plate reading workflows

02Designing and simulating complex liquid handling protocols before physical execution

03Creating reproducible laboratory experiments that run across different hardware platforms

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add ricable/ultimate-ai-agent pylabrobot

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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