Opentrons Flex Robot
Built by Opentrons · United States
The Opentrons Flex Robot is a Research robot developed by Opentrons (United States), priced at $24,500–$24,950 USD.
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Overview
Ideal for higher throughputs and complex workflows, the Opentrons Flex Robot offers customizable features tailored to advanced lab automation and efficiency in various applications.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Merck partnership
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 88.5 kg
- Price
- $24,500–$24,950 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $200.0M
- Founded
- 2014
Detailed specifications
Other10
- Sub Category
- liquid handling workstation
- Operating Temp
- 20–25 °C (recommended)
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 8
- Software Platform
- Opentrons App
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Compatible Grippers
- Opentrons Flex Gripper
- Countries Available
- 40+ countries
- Programming Interface
- drag_and_drop,code_python
- Additional Information
- Configurations start at $26,400; Flex NGS Workstation starts at $55,100.,Fully open source software and firmware.,Reagent- and labware-agnostic.,Protocols can be created via drag-and-drop Protocol Designer, Python API, or custom by Opentrons team.,Options for remote and on-site service contracts, setup and installation.,Not CFR 21 Part 11 compliant (pursuing).,Not certified/validated for IVD or GMP.,Up to 8 protocols can be saved on the touchscreen display.,OT-2 pipettes and tips are NOT compatible with Flex.,Crash detection via motor encoder discrepancy monitoring.,Smart sensors with capacitive sensing for automated XYZ calibration.,Closed-loop gantry system with linear encoders (no limit switch rehoming).,Side panels and front door are removable for integration of external devices.,Flex 8/96-channel pipettes do NOT have independent volume control per channel.,Viscous liquid handling application note available.,Warranty: one year against manufacturer defects.
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Company milestones
- Jan 2025PartnershipMerck partnership
- Mar 2022LaunchOT-2 workstation expansion announced
- 2026LaunchOpentrons Compliance Ready Software for Flex
- 2026LaunchOpentrons App 9.0 with Protocol Visualization for Flex
- 2026DeploymentOpentrons Flex Compliance Ready Software at SLAS Europe 2026
- 2024DeploymentUK Roadshow Spring 2024 featuring Flex Robot
- 2014MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneOT-2 available for purchase
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Opentrons Flex Robot?
- The Opentrons Flex Robot is developed by Opentrons, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Opentrons Flex Robot?
- The Opentrons Flex Robot is a Research robot made by Opentrons.
- How much does the Opentrons Flex Robot cost?
- The Opentrons Flex Robot is priced at $24,500–$24,950 USD.
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