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Opentrons® OT-2 Robot

Pipetting Robot for Lab Automation

The OT-2 robot is a compact liquid handler developed to enable affordable automation of many common lab applications. It is an open-source system that can automate a range of applications across genomics, proteomics and drug discovery workflows. The OT-2 can be used with any automation-compatible lab materials.

Benchtop size
Different modules for your individual workflow or use pre designed workstations
Compatible to ANSI/SLAS standard lab materials
Easily reconfigured - Friendly Protocol Designer
Accurate pipettes with wide volume range (1-1000 µL)
Fast-fill a 96 well plate in 22 seconds

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Automation
Cell Therapy
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Sample Preparation
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Opentrons® OT-2 pipetting robot – affordable and flexible lab automation

The Opentrons OT-2 benchtop pipetting robot is a flexible system designed to automate life science workflows that involve liquid handling. The instrument is based on a modular platform.

Lab automation presents several challenges, and most solutions are either expensive and complex or easy to use but limited to specific workflows. The OT-2 robot fills this gap, allowing you to choose from a wide range of modules and pipettes.

The Opentrons OT-2 robot will:

Enable increased throughput
Reduce hands-on time
Improve consistency across samples and runs
Help optimize time-consuming protocols
Provide highly accurate results

The list of applications for the Opentrons OT-2 liquid handler is endless. Commonly used applications are:

Nucleic Acid Extraction
PCR
ELISA
MGS Library preparation
Reagent of sample aliquoting
Serial dilutions
Biochemical assays
Small-scale protein purification
LC-MS sample preparation

In addition, the OT-2 is compatible with ANSI/SLAS-compliant labware and automation-friendly consumables, so you can keep using your own labware.

Workstations

The OT-2 is a flexible and easy-to-implement system for many different types of laboratories. Choose from the list of pre-designed workstations covering the most popular applications, or build your own system with the on-deck hardware modules and swappable 1- and 8-channel pipettes.

Workstations include the OT-2 robot, modules, pipettes, and all necessary labware to accommodate your selected application. All workstations can be customized by adding or removing available hardware modules to suit your workflow. For more options and additional information, please get in touch with your local sales representative.

Available workstations are:

PCR workstation for PCR setup and thermocycling (max 96 samples)
Cell assay-based workstation
Pooling and normalization workstation
Dual flow chromatography protein purification workstation (max 96 samples)
Sample aliquoting workstation (max 96 samples)

Available on-deck hardware modules:

Temperature Module (GEN2)
HEPA Module (GEN1)
Magnetic Module (GEN2)
Heater-Shaker Module
Thermocycler Module
Pipettes

Software and protocols

The Opentrons app controls the robot and offers flexible options for creating individual protocols. The protocol software is adaptable to various workflows and does not require coding knowledge. Beginners can either create a protocol directly in the software or load established protocols from the library, while experienced programmers can use the open-source software Python API.

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Opentrons OT-2 versus the Opentrons Flex™ liquid handler

Are you in doubt about which robot will suit your needs best?

OT-2

Ideal for sample reformatting, reagent preparation, and routine workflows
Fits in a biological safety cabinet
Run sensitive contamination-prone applications by using the HEPA Filter module

Opentrons Flex:

Ideal for higher throughput and more complex workflows
Maximizes walk-away time
1-, 8-, and 96-channel pipetting
Integrated gripper – can move labware to and from slots on the deck
Deck expander – gives you 4 additional deck slots for tips and labware

Technical data

Dimensions (WxDxH)	63 × 57 × 66 cm
Weight	48 kg
Pipette overview	Smart sensors support automatic calibration, real-time positioning, and error detection
Pipette volumes and specs	1-Channel Pipettes: 1–1000 µL 8-Channel Pipettes: 1–300 µL,
Deck	11 main ANSI/SLAS-format deck slots Deck can be reconfigured by removing deck slots and replacing them with other deck features
Connectivity	WiFi 2,4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n, USB 2.0
Video	Integrated video camera (included for future or custom functionality)
Audio	Integrated audio system (Included for future or custom functionality)
Power requirements	Robot Power Input: 36 VDC, 6.1 A Power Adapter Input: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.0 A/115 VAC, 2.0 A/230 VAC
Frame composition	Rigid steel and CNC aluminum design
Operating temperature & relative humidity	Temperature: Recommended 20–25 °C Humidity: Recommended 40–60% RH
1-channel accuracy & precision	15% accuracy at 1 μL 5% precision at 1 μL
Sterility	Full polycarbonate enclosure designed to limit exposure. The OT-2 is not a sterile environment. Add the Opentrons HEPA Module, or add your own UV lights
API compatibility	Opentrons software is open-source; integration of other software to interface is possible by the customer
Interface	Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, Ubuntu 12.04 or later. Opentrons App available
Tip compatibility	Use Opentrons Flex Tips and Opentrons Flex Filter Tips Third party tip performance cannot be guaranteed by Opentrons.
Labware compatibility	Use common labware already in our Labware Library, or add your own.
Warranty	One year warranty against manufacturer defects
Certifications	Certifications complete: CE, UL, FCC, ISO 9001

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Technical Service

During our business hours, our free telephone support will be glad to assist you in case of any questions. Our Technicians take care of the delivery and installation of original spare parts of the highest quality as well as certified testing, measuring, and control equipment. Our maintenance according to manufacturer specifications includes functional tests, cleaning, accuracy testing with calibration as well as a detailed report. In addition, our maintenance contracts protect your investments and reduce the total cost of ownership.

Detailed information about our support options can be found here.

Opentrons

Opentrons believes that scientists should be able to focus on their science to accelerate discovery and innovation, and that access to automation is a key tool in achieving this goal. Their mission is to democratize access to laboratory robotics, providing the scientific community with a common platform to easily share protocols and reproduce each other’s results. There are currently ten times the number of scientists to lab robots in the world. Opentrons envisions a future in which that ratio will be flipped, and there will be ten times the number of lab robots to scientists. Headquartered in New York, Opentrons operate globally.

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