The OT-2 is a Research robot developed by Opentrons (United States), priced at $15,950 USD.
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Overview
Ideal for education, the OT-2 is aimed at simplifying laboratory processes with its user-friendly interface and efficient protocols.
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
hospital labs around the world
Viability
Merck partnership
Price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Weight
- 48 kg
- Price
- $15,950 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $200.0M
- Founded
- 2014
Detailed specifications
Other10
- Sub Category
- liquid handling robot
- Operating Temp
- 20-24°C
- Company Country
- US
- Lead Time Weeks
- 1
- Software Platform
- Opentrons API
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,40+ countries
- Programming Interface
- code_python
- Additional Information
- The OT-2 is a laboratory robot specifically designed for liquid handling and pipetting automation, widely used in genomics, drug discovery, and synthetic biology.,Programmable via the Opentrons Python API, enabling custom protocol development and integration with lab workflows.,Open-source hardware and software platform, promoting community collaboration and protocol sharing.,Supports a range of labware including well plates, tubes, and tip racks, with customizable deck configurations.,Robust ecosystem with a library of pre-written protocols for common lab tasks.,Typically used in research, clinical diagnostics, and high-throughput screening environments.,Competitive differentiator: affordable, open-source alternative to traditional expensive liquid handlers like Hamilton or Tecan.,Partnerships with labware suppliers and bioinformatics platforms.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- hospital labs around the worldsource ↗
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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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Introducing the OT-2 Pipetting Robot
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[SPANISH] Usando un Opentrons OT-2 Robot en el Laboratorio: Un Tutorial de el iGEM Design League
Attaching Pipettes to the OT-2
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the OT-2?
- The OT-2 is developed by Opentrons, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the OT-2?
- The OT-2 is a Research robot made by Opentrons.
- How much does the OT-2 cost?
- The OT-2 is priced at $15,950 USD.
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