Which robots does PyLabRobot support?

PyLabRobot supports Hamilton STAR/STARlet, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, with a flexible backend architecture that allows for additional hardware support.

What types of analytical equipment can I control?

Beyond liquid handlers, you can integrate plate readers (such as BMG CLARIOstar), Mettler Toledo scales, heater-shakers, pumps, and incubators into your automated workflows.

Is PyLabRobot compatible with different operating systems?

It is a pure Python SDK that is cross-platform, working seamlessly on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.

Can I test protocols without physical hardware?

Yes, PyLabRobot includes a ChatterboxBackend and a browser-based 3D visualizer that allows you to simulate and verify protocols before running them on physical equipment.

PyLabRobot Lab Automation

Name: PyLabRobot Lab Automation
Author: Zehong-Wang

byZehong-Wang

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Data Science & ML

Automates laboratory workflows and hardware control using a hardware-agnostic Python interface for liquid handlers and analytical equipment.

PyLabRobot is a comprehensive Python Software Development Kit designed for automated and autonomous laboratories. It provides a unified, hardware-agnostic interface to control a wide range of equipment, including liquid handling robots like Hamilton STAR, Opentrons OT-2, and Tecan EVO, as well as plate readers, incubators, and centrifuges. By abstracting hardware complexities, it allows researchers and developers to create reproducible protocols, manage complex deck layouts, and simulate experiments in a virtual environment before execution on physical hardware, making lab automation more accessible and robust across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

Key Features

01Unified control for Hamilton, Opentrons, and Tecan liquid handlers

02Real-time 3D visualization and protocol simulation

03Comprehensive resource management for plates, tips, and deck layouts

04Integration with analytical equipment like plate readers and scales

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06Advanced material handling for heater-shakers, pumps, and centrifuges

Use Cases

01Integrating disparate lab hardware into a single automated workflow

02Programming complex liquid handling protocols for high-throughput screening

03Validating and debugging laboratory protocols in a simulated environment

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add zehong-wang/kosmos pylabrobot

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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