ROVER®

Rover, a laboratory automation platform, uses self-driving "cars" to move microplates and other labware from one laboratory instrument to another. The Rovers use machine vision to navigate virtual maps, providing researchers with a flexible and scalable solution. The platform can scan barcodes, perform plate transfers at designated locations, and move freely in its environment with precise, omnidirectional motion.

The Rover system can automate many of the repetitive tasks involved in laboratory work to free up researchers to focus on more important tasks, such as experiment design and analyzing data.

Benefits:

• Scalable Without Limits: Rover doesn’t restrict your growth. Unlike systems limited to daisy chains or fixed modular configurations, Rover’s infrastructure is easy to expand, reposition, and reconfigure.
• Easy Modular Setup: Rover infrastructure—tracks, mats, and elevators—is modular and lightweight, enabling quick rearrangement. New tracks or Rovers can be added in just two days.
• Plug & Play Rovers: Add or remove Rovers on the fly with plug-and-play simplicity. Just scan, dock, and go — the system instantly recognizes new units and gets them up and running with no complex alignment routines.
• Remote Fleet Monitoring and Control: The software dashboard provides a real-time view of all active Rovers, making monitoring and troubleshooting straightforward.
• Intelligent Path Planning and Coordination: The Rovers follow editable digital paths using machine vision, while the Fleet Manager software optimizes routes and traffic flow for seamless, adaptable automation—no physical lab changes required.
• Built-In Fault Tolerance: Rovers recover from disturbances without halting operations, ensuring uninterrupted workflows, even if a unit is moved, paused, or encounters an error.
• Energy-Efficient Automation: The Rovers operate at only ~15W per device — orders of magnitude lower than magnet-based systems, eliminating the need for extra cooling and reducing both energy waste and HVAC load across your lab.