#166 of 233 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,056 listed)
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54.9/ 100
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On sale15%75/100
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Track record9%Not counted yet
Specs on file23%90/100
Funding11%92/100
Company age4%60/100
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Overview
The next generation of lab automation is here. Opentrons Flex is flexible, versatile, and liberating. It offers fully open-source software and firmware, and is reagent- and labware-agnostic.
Key specs
- Built for pipetting, sample prep and protein purification
- Programmed through Opentrons App
- Public API for integration
- Certified to ISO 13485
- Rated for operation at 20–25 °C
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- IP67
- No code gui, code python
- CE, UL, FCC
- ±0.02 mm
More precise than 79% of 646 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$210M· 2 rounds
- Founded
- around 2014
Detailed specifications
What it is built for1
- Applications
- pipetting,sample prep,protein purification,nucleic acid extraction,pcr,ngs library prep
Movement & precision2
- 6
- Max Speed M S
- 0.5
Sensing & perception3
- rgb
- 7-inch LCD touchscreen; 2MP camera; Wi-Fi; Ethernet; USB 2.0.
- Yes
Controls & integration7
- Yes
- Opentrons Labware Library
- No
- Compatible Vision
- 2MP built-in camera; no specific external vision system compatibility listed.
- Software Platform
- Opentrons App
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- wifi
Safety & certification2
- Certifications
- ISO 13485
- 20–25 °C
Buying & support4
- 20-40K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- 1
- Availability Status
- available
Other details31
- Battery
- Not applicable
- Warranty
- One year warranty against manufacturer defects
- Interface
- Opentrons App
- Sterility
- Full polycarbonate enclosure designed to limit exposure. The Opentrons Flex is not a sterile environment. An optional HEPA/UV accessory is in development.
- Deck Slots
- 12 main ANSI/SLAS-format deck slots (working area, accessible to pipettes and gripper) 4 additional slots for staging tips and labware (staging area, accessible to gripper only)
- Ros Support
- Not mentioned
- Return Policy
- 60 day return policy
- Rear Clearance
- 20 cm (8 in) of side and back clearance for cables, USB connections, and to dissipate exhaust from instruments like the Thermocycler or Temperature Module.
- Coding Required
- You do not need to know how to code to use the Opentrons Flex platform. Protocols can be created using Opentrons’ plug-and-play protocol design tools. We also have an Applications Engineering team that can build custom protocols for you.
- Crash Detection
- Crashes will be detected by the Opentrons Flex by comparing the actual vs. intended move of the embedded motors.
- Pipette Volumes
- Flex 1-Channel Pipettes: 1–50 µL, 5–1000 µL Flex 8-Channel Pipettes: 1–50 µL, 5–1000 µL Flex 96-Channel Pipette: 1-200 µL, 5–1000 µL
- Fleet Management
- Yes
- Api Compatibility
- Opentrons software is open-source and users can make adjustments to the software as needed to interface with other products. While all integrations are possible, they all require custom code work: most customers will need to write custom libraries and install software packages that are not shipped with the robot.
- Service Offerings
- The Opentrons Flex requires on-site installation. We also offer both remote and on-site services solutions, as well as annual preventative maintenance.
- Tip Compatibility
- Use Opentrons Flex Tips and Opentrons Flex Filter Tips
- Ot 2 Compatibility
- No, Opentrons’ OT-2 pipettes will not be compatible with the Opentrons Flex. The Opentrons Flex is intended for use with our Flex Pipettes.
- Power Adapter Input
- 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.0 A/115 VAC, 2.0 A/230 VAC
- Computer Requirement
- Users do not need a computer connected to the Opentrons Flex to run a protocol. Users will need to build the protocol on a computer and upload it to the Flex. Once uploaded, the protocol can be ran solely off the display.
- Gantry Motors Upgrade
- Yes, we are still using stepper motors with linear encoders. This enables us to track the steps of the motor and handle errors with positioning.
- Labware Compatibility
- Use common labware already in our Labware Library, or add your own. If your labware fits on the Opentrons Flex but is not in the Labware Library, it can be added by you using our Labware Creator, or by our team.
- Remote Protocol Start
- Yes, this can be achieved through the Opentrons app. You will need to be connected to a computer that is on the same WiFi or wired network as the liquid handler.
- Side Panels Removable
- Yes, the Opentrons Flex’s side windows and front door are removable.
- Software Requirements
- Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, Ubuntu 12.04 or later.
- Operating Temp Humidity
- Recommended 20–25 °C Recommended 40–60% RH
- Smart Sensors Calibration
- This is not an optical process. The robot uses capacitance sensors and a calibration probe (shipped with Flex pipettes) to perform automated calibration.
- Accuracy 1 Channel Pipette
- 8% at 1 µL
- Independent Volume Control
- The Opentrons Flex 8-channel and 96-channel pipettes will aspirate and dispense the same volume with all channels at the same time. Volume is not independently controlled across channels.
- Protocols Saved On Display
- Users can save up to 8 protocols to the Opentrons Flex display.
- Precision 1 Channel Pipette
- 7% at 1 µL
- Irregular Labware Compatibility
- Yes. Just like the OT-2, the Flex has full capability to accept custom or irregular labware. Our custom labware creation tools can be used to help create the compatible labware definitions that are required to use irregular labware with our software.
- Multiple Computers For One Robot
- You can use one computer running the Opentrons App to connect to multiple robots. This is true for both the Opentrons Flex and OT-2 robots.
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2026LaunchOpentrons Compliance Ready Software for Flex
- 2026LaunchOpentrons App 9.0 with Protocol Visualization for Flex
- Jan 2025PartnershipMerck partnership
- 2024DeploymentUK Roadshow Spring 2024 featuring Flex Robot
- Mar 2022LaunchOT-2 workstation expansion announced
- 2014MilestoneCompany founded
- Not yet on fileMilestoneOT-2 available for purchase
Compare with
Opentrons in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
- May 19Opentrons launches Compliance Ready Software for Flex lab robots
- Apr 3Opentrons Flex Gets Protocol Visualization Tool to Simulate Robotic Lab Workflows Before Execution
- Feb 5Opentrons Accelerates the Enablement of AI-Based Laboratory Robotics with NVIDIA
Opentrons in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
Apr 3
Feb 5
Partnership3 outlets
Opentrons Accelerates the Enablement of AI-Based Laboratory Robotics with NVIDIANews about Opentrons, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 5 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Opentrons news
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Opentrons Flex?
- The Opentrons Flex is developed by Opentrons, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Opentrons Flex?
- The Opentrons Flex is a Industrial Arm made by Opentrons.
- How much does the Opentrons Flex cost?
- The Opentrons Flex is listed at US$26,400 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Opentrons. Contact them for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the Opentrons Flex?
- Key specifications of the Opentrons Flex: repeatability ±0.02 mm, weather rating IP67, programming no code gui, code python, safety cert. CE, UL, FCC.
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