Develops and optimizes Python-based liquid handling protocols for Opentrons Flex and OT-2 robots.
The Opentrons Integration skill empowers Claude to act as an expert laboratory automation engineer, specializing in the Opentrons Protocol API v2. It provides the deep domain knowledge required to program Flex and OT-2 robots, manage complex hardware modules like thermocyclers and heater-shakers, and implement precise liquid handling workflows. Whether you are setting up serial dilutions, PCR preparations, or large-scale plate replications, this skill ensures your Python protocols follow best practices for hardware safety, tip management, and operational efficiency.
Key Features
01Protocol simulation and tip usage optimization
02Opentrons Protocol API v2 implementation
03Labware and deck layout management for Flex and OT-2 robots
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05Hardware module control for Thermocyclers, Magnetic, and Temperature modules
06Advanced liquid handling including transfer, distribute, consolidate, and mix
Use Cases
01Developing multi-step protocols involving heater-shaker and magnetic modules
02Creating complex serial dilution and liquid tracking workflows
03Automating PCR setup and high-throughput plate replication
