| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and apparatus for increasing the throughput of a robotic system that uses two or more pipetting heads or other tools capable of performing liquid handling operations. <P>SOLUTION: A first tool 3 is removably engaged with a robotic device 2, which controls the first tool 3 to perform at least one liquid handling task or operation with respect to at least one liquid sample. The first tool 3 is then positioned at a first location on a support 4 and disengaged from the robotic device 2. Thereafter, the first tool 3 performs at least one liquid handling task or operation while on the support 4 and separated from the robotic device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |
