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Automated pipetting made easy. 
And affordable.

The OT-2 Robot is a high-performance benchtop liquid handler that meets or exceeds the accuracy of other lab robots. For under $10,000.

  • Automated lab preparations and workflows
  • Customizable hardware configurations and pipettes
  • Compatible with existing labware and reagents
  • Compact footprint with audio and video integrations

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Getting lab work done is easy with OT-2

1
Demo the OT-2
If you do 5 hours of weekly wetlab work, schedule a demo to see if the OT-2 is right for you.
2
Order a configured OT-2
Bundle your purchase with pipettes, and pre-validated labware, tips & reagents.
3
Receive and unbox your OT-2
Easy to unbox and set up yourself using our online guide

The OT-2 lab robot is ideal for a variety of applications

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Genomics

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Proteomics

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Cell-based assays

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Biochemical assays

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Drug discovery

Flexible, open-source, and user-friendly.

Highly flexible

Configure it to your requirements.

 

  • 11-deck platform with options for Magnetic, Temperature, and Thermocycler Modules
  • Swappable single and eight-channel pipettes for multiple volume options
  • Standardized (SBS) deck slots work with your existing labware
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Outstanding Performance

Accurate and Precise.

 

  • Accuracy: 15% at 1µL
  • Precision: 5% at 1µL
  • Throughput: Fills a 96-well plate in 22 seconds
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User-friendly

Intuitive, and integrates easily.

 

You can set up and install the OT-2 yourself. It's plug-and-play, with immediate access to protocol libraries. It easily integrates to your existing instruments and is reagent and bead system agnostic. 

Choose the free protocol you prefer: beginner-friendly or advanced, with powerful cloud-based tools to gain unmatched control of your workflow.

 

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Open source

Customizable control for maximum versatility.

 

  • 100% customizable—you can modify according to your assay
  • Use the simple, yet powerful Python AI to modify or customize protocols
  • Digital protocol commands surpass manual pipetting
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Watch our pre-recorded demo video series.

This 4-part series covers OT-2 product basics in detail, and
provides an overview of the Opentrons ecosystem.

OT-2 Tech Specs Overview 1

Small footprint. Big impact

Only taking up half of your standard lab bench, the OT-2 robot turns complex lab work into automated workflows using high-powered technology while leaving a compact footprint. Designed for ease of use, the automated system can help you standardize routine lab preparations. 

Use what you have, add what you need

No pipetting job is too big for the O2-T robot. Fitted with 11 deck slots, plus trash, and space for two, swappable pipettes, you can automate the most time-consuming applications in your lab. With fewer errors and more efficient processes, the O2-T robot can cut set-up times in half and minimize the need for intervention.

OT-2 Deck Outline 1

Compact footprint

  • 63cm x 57cm x 66cm / 25in x 22.5in x 26in (W,D,H)
  • Takes up half of your standard lab bench

Pipette configurations

  • Single and 8-channel pipetting
  • 2-pipette mounts, for a configuration of 1 or 2 single or 8-channel pipettes. Pipettes are easily interchangeable.

Pipette volumes and specs

Deck

  • 11 deck slots enable countless configurations
  • Deck slots are compatible with standard SBS dimensions. Deck also includes a removable trash bin.

Connectivity

Weight

  • 48kg or 105.8 lb

Video

  • Integrated video camera (Included for future or custom functionality)

Audio

  • Integrated audio system (Included for future or custom functionality)

Power Requirements

  • Robot Power Input: 36VDC, 6.1A
  • Power Adapter Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 4.0A/115VAC, 2.0A/230VAC
  • For additional power requirement information, please review this support article

Frame composition

  • Rigid steel and CNC aluminum design

Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity

Speed

Fills a 96-well plate in 22 seconds

Time to fill 96-well plate
Pipette Distribute,
One Tip		 Transfer,
Same Tip		 Transfer,
New Tip
P20
8-channel
 0:22 1:35 4:19
P300
8-channel
 0:26 1:38 4:24
P20 Single
 3:12 13:10 36:01
P300 Single
 4:01 13:39 41:31
P1000 Single
 5:54 15:21 44:50

Accuracy and precision

Single and 8-channel pipetting

Learn more ›

Single Channel Accuracy & Precision
Pipette Volume Random Error Systematic Error
  %D µl %CV µl
p20 1 ±15% 0.15µL ±5% 0.05µL
10 ±2% 0.2µL ±1% 0.1µL
20 ±1.5% 0.3µL ±0.8% 0.16µL
p300 20 ±4% 0.8µL ±2.5% 0.5µL
150 ±1% 1.5µL ±0.4% 0.6µL
300 ±0.6% 1.8µL ±0.3% 0.9µL
p1000 100 ±2% 2.0µL ±1% 1µL
500 ±1% 5.0µL ±0.2% 1µL
1000 ±0.7% 7.0µL ±0.15% 1.5µL
8-Channel Accuracy & Precision
Pipette Volume Random Error Systematic Error
  %D µl %CV µl
P20 1 ±20% 0.2µL ±10% 0.1µL
10 ±3% 0.3µL ±2% 0.2µL
20 ± 2.2% 0.44µL ±1.5% 0.3µL
P300 20 ±10% 2.0µL ±4% 0.8µL
150 ±2.5% 3.75µL ±0.8% 1.2µL
300 ±1.5% 4.5µL ±0.5% 1.5µL

Sterility

Full polycarbonate enclosure designed to limit exposure. The OT-2 is not a sterile environment

Add the Opentrons HEPA Module, or add your own UV lights

Viscosity

For best practices on automating viscous liquid handling, review our application note

Viscous Liquid Handling Automation using Opentrons OT-2

API compatibility

  • Interfaces with any product that has an API
  • 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 i.e. most customers will need to write custom libraries and install software packages that are not shipped with the robot.
  • Learn more ›

Interface

Tip compatibility

  • Use Opentrons Tips and Opentrons Filter Tips
  • Opentrons guarantees the performance of Opentrons Tips which were specifically designed for the OT-2. The OT-2 was designed to accommodate all universal bore tip types, but tip quality and dimensions can vary significantly so third party tip performance cannot be guaranteed by Opentrons.

Labware compatibility

  • Use common labware already in our Labware Library, or add your own
  • If your labware fits on the OT-2 but is not in the Labware Library, it can be added by you using our Labware Creator, or by our team.
  • Learn more ›
  • OT-2 Manual ›

Warranty

  • One year warranty against manufacturer defects
  • Stress tested to last a minimum of 3 years of full-time use
  • Learn more ›

Return Policy

Certifications

  • Certifications complete (CE, FCC, NRTL, CB, ISO 9001)
  • Not certified/validated (IVD, GMP)

Tip Handling

  • Pick up tip
  • Drop tip
  • Return tip
  • New tip (always, never, once)
  • More...

Liquid Control

  • Aspirate
  • Dispense
  • Aspirate speed
  • Dispense speed
  • Blowout
  • Touch tip
  • Mix
  • Air gap

Utility

  • Move to
  • Delay
  • User-specified pause
  • Homing
  • Comment

Transfer

  • Basic transfer
  • Volumes > Pipette Volume
  • Distribute
  • Consolidate

Variable Settings

  • Speed
  • Volume
  • Count

Other

  • Dispose

Watch our pre-recorded demo video series.

This 4-part series covers OT-2 product basics in detail, and provides an overview of the Opentrons ecosystem.

WATCH DEMO