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Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette

Built by Opentrons · United States

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by OpentronsRaised US$210M across 2 recorded roundsOpen company

#214 of 231 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,056 listed)

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RoboScore

43.5/ 100

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CheckWeightScore
On sale15%75/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%Not counted yet
Specs on file23%47/100
Funding11%92/100
Company age4%60/100
Other robots5%72/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet
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Overview

Highly accurate pipetting from 1 channel and optimized for automation. Install or swap out pipettes yourself with minimal effort.

Flagship features

  • OT-2 pipettes and OT-2 pipette tips are not compatible with the Opentrons Flex
  • Flex pipettes include pressure sensors for detecting liquid height
  • Opentrons Flex 8-channel and 96-channel pipettes will aspirate and dispense the same volume with all channels at the same time

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customers yetCompanyRaised US$210MFounded around 2014 · United StatesList priceUS$3,600Source not on fileAvailabilityAvailableWarranty 1 yr

Specifications

Specifications not yet on file.

Company profile

Recorded funding
US$210M· 2 rounds
Founded
around 2014

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
pipetting
pipetting
Sensing & perception1
Pressure sensors for detecting liquid height
Controls & integration2
No
No
Buying & support7
10-20K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
Flex 1-Channel Pipette (1–50 µL),Flex 1-Channel Pipette (5–1000 µL),Flex 8-Channel Pipette (1–50 µL),Flex 8-Channel Pipette (5–1000 µL),Flex 96-Channel Pipette (1–200 µL),Flex 96-Channel Pipette (5–1000 µL)
Price Currency
USD
1
Price On Request
No
Availability Status
available
Other details10
Channels
1
Tip Size 1
20µL 50µL 20µL 50µL 50µL
Tip Size 2
50µL 50µL 200µL 1,000µL
Random Error 1
3.50% 7.00% 0.75% 0.50% 0.40%
Random Error 2
2.50% 0.30% 0.15% 0.15%
Volume Range 1
1-50 µL
Volume Range 2
5-1,000 µL
Systematic Error 1
±8.00% ±8.00% ±1.50% ±1.50% ±1.25%
Systematic Error 2
±5.00% ±0.50% ±0.50% ±0.50%
Digital Twin Support
No

Who uses it

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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

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Opentrons in the news

the maker

4 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
May 19
Launch1 outlet
Opentrons launches Compliance Ready Software for Flex lab robots
Apr 3
Launch1 outlet
Opentrons Flex Gets Protocol Visualization Tool to Simulate Robotic Lab Workflows Before Execution
Feb 5
Partnership3 outlets
Opentrons Accelerates the Enablement of AI-Based Laboratory Robotics with NVIDIA
Jan 29
Coverage1 outlet
Opentrons Global Robotics Chief, James Atwood, Named Chief Executive Officer

News 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 1-Channel Pipette?
The Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette is developed by Opentrons, based in United States.
What type of robot is the Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette?
The Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette is a Industrial Arm made by Opentrons.
How much does the Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette cost?
The Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette is listed at US$3,600 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 1-Channel Pipette?
Key specifications of the Opentrons Flex 1-Channel Pipette: programming code python, industries pharmaceutical.

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