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- Liquid handling robots often face compatibility issues due to proprietary programming interfaces, hindering method sharing and development.
- PyLabRobot is an open-source Python interface that works across various liquid-handling robots like Hamilton STARs and Tecan EVOs, offering a universal command set for controlling different labware and devices.
- The system has been validated with unit tests and practical applications like a browser-based simulator and calibration tools, creating a flexible environment for lab automation.
Article Abstract
Liquid handling robots are often limited by proprietary programming interfaces that are only compatible with a single type of robot and operating system, restricting method sharing and slowing development. Here we present PyLabRobot, an open-source, cross-platform Python interface capable of programming diverse liquid-handling robots, including Hamilton STARs, Tecan EVOs, and Opentron OT-2s. PyLabRobot provides a universal set of commands and representations for deck layout and labware, enabling the control of diverse accessory devices. The interface is extensible and can work with any robot that manipulates liquids within a Cartesian coordinate system. We validated the system through unit tests and several application demonstrations, including a browser-based simulator, a position calibration tool, and a path-teaching tool for complex movements. PyLabRobot provides a flexible, open, and collaborative programming environment for laboratory automation.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10369895 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1101/2023.07.10.547733 | DOI Listing |
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