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Industrial Arm

OT-2 8-Channel Pipette

Built by Opentrons · United States· Launched 2018

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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

#171 of 233 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,056 listed)

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RoboScore

54.3/ 100

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CheckWeightScore
On sale15%75/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%70/100
Specs on file23%67/100
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 8 channels and optimized for automation. Install or swap out pipettes yourself with minimal effort.

Key specs

  • Built for liquid handling
  • Used across pharmaceutical and biotechnology
  • Public API for integration
  • Rated for operation at 20 24C
  • Backed by a 1-year warranty

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyRaised US$210MFounded around 2014 · United StatesList priceUS$3,950Source not on fileAvailabilityAvailableWarranty 1 yr

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Code python
CE, FCC, NRTL
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology

Company profile

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

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Industries
pharmaceutical,biotechnology
Applications
pipetting
pipetting
Primary Applications
liquid handling
Controls & integration2
Yes
No
Safety & certification3
20-24C
Temperature Range Max C
24
Temperature Range Min C
20
Buying & support6
20-40K
Model Variants
P20 Single-Channel,P300 Single-Channel,P1000 Single-Channel,P20 Multi-Channel,P300 Multi-Channel
Price Currency
USD
1
Price On Request
No
Availability Status
available
Other details4
Channels
8
Starting At
$3,600
Emergency Stop
Yes
Programming Languages
python

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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 OT-2 8-Channel Pipette?
The OT-2 8-Channel Pipette is developed by Opentrons, based in United States.
What type of robot is the OT-2 8-Channel Pipette?
The OT-2 8-Channel Pipette is a Industrial Arm made by Opentrons.
How much does the OT-2 8-Channel Pipette cost?
The OT-2 8-Channel Pipette is listed at US$3,950 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Opentrons. Contact them for a quote.
When was the OT-2 8-Channel Pipette launched?
The OT-2 8-Channel Pipette was launched in 2018.
What are the key specifications of the OT-2 8-Channel Pipette?
Key specifications of the OT-2 8-Channel Pipette: programming code python, safety cert. CE, FCC, NRTL, industries pharmaceutical, biotechnology.

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