The 3 Pillars of Intuitive Software
Why simplicity is key
When it comes to lab automation, simplicity is key.
At Flow Robotics, we believe liquid handlers should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical background. After all, as automation becomes a cornerstone of lab operations, the tools you use shouldn’t come with steep learning curves or hidden complexities.
Great automation should be affordable, user-friendly, reliable and seamlessly integrate into your daily workflows.
This philosophy is embedded in the very DNA of the flowbot ONE, making it one of the most intuitive liquid handlers on the market.
But what does “intuitive” really mean in practice? And how does it benefit you?
Here’s a closer look at the 3 pillars of intuitive software that make the flowbot ONE stand out in lab automation.
Setting up a protocol without coding or scripting
You can set up a protocol on flowbot ONE entirely with drag and drop. You can find drag and drop software in a few other liquid handlers, but they still require some sort of coding or scripting for setting up an entire protocol.
The flowbot ONE, however, requires no coding or scripting whatsoever.
Here’s how it works:
- Open the user interface directly in your browser.
- Select the labware and special features you need.
- Click on your source, your target, and input your volumes.
It’s that simple. No scripts — just straightforward automation.
Take a look at the video to see what it looks like.
Easy Navigation
We’ve designed the flowbot ONE’s software to be as easy to navigate as possible, so you can focus on your work—not figuring out how to use the robot.
With a guided, 3-step process for setting up protocols, you’ll never feel lost. The interface is clean, with no unnecessary features cluttering the screen. And when you need advanced options like mixing, liquid-level detection, bottom touch, total volume transfer, or contact aspiration, simply tick a box to enable them.
It’s all intuitive, efficient, and designed to help you succeed.
Particularly the process of generating protocols was easy since there’s no coding or scripting required, and that the software is not bloated.
Modular Design with Below-Deck Cameras
The flowbot ONE’s modular design gives you maximum flexibility. Its deck has 12 positions where you can place labware or components in any configuration you choose. And if you need to switch things up, rearranging is quick and easy.
Plus, the below-deck camera scans your components automatically and integrates them into your protocol. This makes setup not only fast but also completely adaptable to your specific workflow.
With this level of intuitiveness, the flowbot ONE adapts to your lab — not the other way around.
The nice thing about designing a workflow on the flowbot ONE is that it’s modular, meaning you have 12 positions, and you can place your labware wherever you see fit.
More about flowbot ONE
flowbot® ONE is an affordable and intuitive pipetting robot that enables everyone to automate their lab processes.
A guided user interface with drag and drop programming shapes user-friendly and flexible software that requires neither coding nor scripting. The software is browser-based and fully adjustable by the user, ensuring that you can easily switch between protocols and that your lab can stay agile.
flowbot ONE has a full set of unique features specifically designed to meet the needs we see in labs around the world, including next generation sequencing. It also has an open API that allows you to easily integrate it into a fully automated work cell.
All of this is wrapped up in high-quality plug & play hardware with 12 positions on the deck.
With flowbot ONE you’ll get an efficient and accurate workflow that can empower any lab.
Would you like to see the flowbot ONE in action?
Book a free online demo and see how it can fit into your workflow.