RapidPick Harvester
Hudson Robotics has developed a unique, automated colony picker for stem cell clusters, microbial and fungal samples in microplates or omnitrays.
The RapidPick Harvester™ identifies and extracts sample plugs of stem cell clusters, microbial colonies, or fungal samples grown on agar or in semi-solid media. This robotics picking platform is uniquely easy-to-use, accurate and durable.
Equipped with a digital camera, the Harvester allows the researcher to manually identify sample locations across the microplate or omnitray, or to run any of a variety of imaging programs to automatically select qualified colonies or samples for picking. The Harvester then stores the image and selection coordinates for later picking, or can be directed to pick the selected samples right then. The extracted sample plugs are then transferred to a media-filled growth plate for outgrowth and testing. The Harvester is perfect for stem cell research.
The Harvester is also able to read the output files of cell imagers, like Brooks Automation’s Celligo™ , then go directly to the sample locations identified in their output files to extract individual plugs and transfer them to selected wells in a media-filled growth plate.
The Harvester’s ease-of-use is extraordinary. Users can learn how to operate it with only minutes of training. They can view selected picking locations of sample plates if they wish, and, with a simple point-and-click, delete or add locations at will. This can be done either at the system, or at their office computer.
Options include automated media filling, seal application/removal and incubation.
