Can I test laboratory protocols without physical hardware?

Yes, the skill leverages PyLabRobot's ChatterboxBackend and browser-based 3D visualizer to simulate and validate protocols before running them on actual robots.

Which robots does the PyLabRobot skill support?

It provides comprehensive support for Hamilton STAR/STARlet, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, as well as various peripheral equipment like plate readers and heater shakers.

Is PyLabRobot compatible with different operating systems?

Yes, the interface is pure Python and works across Windows, macOS, Linux, and even low-power devices like Raspberry Pi.

Does this skill help with liquid volume tracking?

Absolutely. It supports automated state management to track tip presence and liquid volumes across plates and containers throughout the protocol execution.

PyLabRobot Lab Automation

Name: PyLabRobot Lab Automation
Author: x-cmd

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数据科学与机器学习

Automates laboratory liquid handling and equipment control through a hardware-agnostic Python interface.

关于

PyLabRobot is a comprehensive Python SDK designed for automated and autonomous laboratories, allowing users to control liquid handlers, plate readers, and other lab equipment through a unified API. This skill simplifies the creation of reproducible laboratory protocols, managing deck layouts, and simulating workflows before physical execution. It is ideal for scientists and engineers working with hardware like Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, providing a bridge between high-level Python code and complex laboratory hardware to ensure precise and efficient experimentation.

主要功能

Comprehensive resource management for plates, tips, and custom deck layouts
Real-time 3D visualization and simulation for protocol validation without hardware
Automated state tracking for liquid volumes, tip presence, and resource locations
Integrated control for analytical equipment including plate readers, scales, and pumps
Multi-robot support for Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO systems
8 GitHub stars

使用场景

Simulating complex laboratory workflows to prevent hardware crashes and minimize reagent waste
Developing reproducible liquid transfer protocols for high-throughput screening and sample prep
Integrating diverse laboratory devices into a single, unified automated pipeline using Python

关于

主要功能

Comprehensive resource management for plates, tips, and custom deck layouts
Real-time 3D visualization and simulation for protocol validation without hardware
Automated state tracking for liquid volumes, tip presence, and resource locations
Integrated control for analytical equipment including plate readers, scales, and pumps
Multi-robot support for Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO systems
8 GitHub stars

使用场景

Simulating complex laboratory workflows to prevent hardware crashes and minimize reagent waste
Developing reproducible liquid transfer protocols for high-throughput screening and sample prep
Integrating diverse laboratory devices into a single, unified automated pipeline using Python