Methods and Systems for Automated Pipette Tracking

摘要

Described are pipetting systems that automatically track the dispensing and extracting of reagents to and from arrays of well locations. The systems track the position of a pipette with respect to the well locations, and selectively illuminate those locations to indicate the progress of pipetting operations. Control logic can shepherd pipetting processes, indicating errors and guiding the user.

主权项

1. A system for tracking a pipette with respect to a well plate, the well plate including an array of well locations defining an X axis and a Y axis, the system comprising:
a well designator defining a well area, the well designator to selectively identify each well location responsive to control signals; a sensor to detect positions of the pipette with respect to the well locations in the well area; control logic coupled to the sensor and the well designator, the control logic to develop the control signals responsive to the detected positions; and a touchscreen having a user-interface area adjacent the well area to support an interface for a user of the pipette.