Which liquid handling robots are supported by PyLabRobot?

PyLabRobot supports several major platforms including Hamilton STAR/STARlet, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, with the ability to switch backends without rewriting protocols.

Can I test my laboratory protocols without physical hardware?

Yes, PyLabRobot includes a 'ChatterboxBackend' and a 3D browser visualizer that allow you to simulate and validate protocols entirely in software.

How does PyLabRobot handle tip and volume tracking?

It features a sophisticated resource management system that automatically tracks tip presence, liquid volumes, and deck states in real-time throughout the execution of a protocol.

Does this skill support analytical equipment like plate readers?

Yes, it integrates with various analytical instruments such as BMG CLARIOstar plate readers, Mettler Toledo scales, and various centrifuges.

PyLabRobot

Name: PyLabRobot
Author: Activer007

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数据科学与机器学习

Automates laboratory workflows and controls liquid handling robots, plate readers, and other lab equipment using a hardware-agnostic Python SDK.

关于

PyLabRobot is a comprehensive framework designed to simplify laboratory automation by providing a unified, pure Python interface for diverse hardware. It enables researchers and engineers to control liquid handlers like Hamilton STAR and Opentrons OT-2, manage deck layouts, and integrate analytical equipment such as plate readers and heater shakers. By offering both physical hardware control and robust simulation capabilities, this skill ensures that complex scientific protocols are reproducible, testable, and easily portable across different laboratory setups.

主要功能

Hardware-agnostic control for Hamilton, Opentrons, and Tecan robots
Simulation mode for validating protocols without physical hardware access
Integration with analytical devices including plate readers and scales
Real-time 3D browser visualization for deck state and protocol monitoring
Hierarchical resource management for plates, tips, and custom labware
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使用场景

Automating high-throughput liquid transfer and serial dilution protocols
Simulating and validating lab equipment sequences before physical deployment
Developing reproducible scientific workflows for drug discovery and genomics

关于

主要功能

Hardware-agnostic control for Hamilton, Opentrons, and Tecan robots
Simulation mode for validating protocols without physical hardware access
Integration with analytical devices including plate readers and scales
Real-time 3D browser visualization for deck state and protocol monitoring
Hierarchical resource management for plates, tips, and custom labware
0 GitHub stars

使用场景

Automating high-throughput liquid transfer and serial dilution protocols
Simulating and validating lab equipment sequences before physical deployment
Developing reproducible scientific workflows for drug discovery and genomics