Accurate pipetting is important to the success of every diagnostic test or scientific experiment. Adding the correct amount of diluent to a solution to create the proper concentration of a reaction, or adding the right amount of patient sample to a tube to assess the amount of a certain protein can have a dramatic importance.

Pipetting samples requires accuracy, diligence, concentration, proper technique and attention to detail. It can be tiring, is highly repetitive, causes discomfort and, as a result, it is quite common for human error to occur. Andrew has been designed to enhance the success of pipetting processes by delivering highly accurate results, using the same pipettors, processes and consumables that scientists are using today. It achieves the target by exploiting vision, position and force feedback, sophisticated positioning algorithms and pipetting principles knowledge, with the purpose of achieving the performances of the most skilled operators.

Andrew benefits are:

• 1. More Accurate Results: Automating pipetting in a complex experimental procedure eliminates human error resulting in more reliable data. Accurate and repeatable delivery of Reagents using the trusted pipettor developed over the last 30 years. Andrew eliminates human error minimizing the need to repeat experiments or run multiple copies in parallel.
• 2. Time and Money Saving: Biologists average two hours per day doing liquid handling. Andrew enables lab personnel to use their time more efficiently resulting in better increased productivity. Just the time and labor saved by Andrew enables the system to pay for itself in less than a year! It runs unattended and for longer periods of time than humans can, resulting in increased productivity And it does the mundane work, freeing key personnel to perform science rather than repetitive gestures. With its modest price and its extraordinary contribution, Andrew can pay for itself in less than a year.
• 3. Preserve Worker Well-being: Pipetting requires repetitive movement up to 500 times per day for the average user and could result in Repetitive Motion Syndrome. Holding the pipette in the proper way and depressing the plunger with up to 4kg of force is not natural for the body, resulting in pain and injury as confirmed by several studies. Also, dealing potentially hazardous materials or samples increases the risk of lab worker hazards and the likelihood of lost time, lost productivity and health risk. All of this compromises workers’ ability to perform necessary tasks to contribute to the success of the lab.

Download this spec sheet to learn more about the Andrew Automated Pipetting Robot.