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Mobile Robot System

A flexible, fully automated solution for the characterisation of lipid nanoparticles.
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Key features

Mobile RobotAn ER-Flex transports well plates to various modules
Imaging tagsImage tags are fixed to every module for mobile robot positioning and increased placing accuracy
Integrated plate readerA Wyatt DynaPro Plate Reader is integrated to perform Dynamic Light Scattering measurements
Barcode readerBarcode reader to track the progress, detect plates and lids, and link the data recorded to each sample
Plate sealingPlates can be sealed to prevent dust and debris contaminating the sample
AccuracyMobile Robot bed is fitted with a locating bar to ensure accurate pick and placing of plates
FlexibilityCustom Labman software is designed to easily integrate new modules to expand workflows

Overview

An input file, previously prepared offline, is uploaded onto the Labman UI. Prefilled plates are loaded by the operator onto the plate store and the capacitive button is pressed to alert the mobile robot the store is ready for scanning. The Mobile Robot de-lids the plates and places them to selected devices. Imaging tags are used to ensure accuracy when picking and placing.

Integrated devices include an Aglient PlateLoc, Wyatt Dynapro Plate Reader and Hettitch Centrifuge. Most modules are located on a custom Labman workbench. Once all processes are complete the plates are placed back to the plate store.

CPI are working to develop a modular automated workflow, one of the key advantages to using a mobile robot was modularity, which allows a range of third-party hardware to be easily integrated into the workflow. Read more about this project here.

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