Beta access to a real lab robot

We're opening limited beta deployments for labs that want a robot to run experiments at the bench.

What beta access means

Beta access provides early deployment of a real Robot on Rails system in your lab, with direct setup and support from our team.

This is not a simulation, a concept demo, or a software-only product. These robots run real workflows in production labs today.

What the robot can do

During the beta, the robot can take over common, repeatable bench work, including:

  • Pipetting and liquid handling
  • Moving plates, tubes, and samples between stations
  • Loading and unloading lab machines (e.g. thermocyclers, centrifuges, readers)
  • Handling cold storage transfers for reagents and completed samples
  • Automatically logging experimental steps and outcomes

The robot works directly at the bench and adapts to your existing equipment and workflows.

Who the beta is for

The beta is a good fit for labs that:

  • Spend significant time running experiments by hand
  • Have dead time waiting for machines, incubations, or assay steps
  • Want to increase throughput without scaling headcount
  • Prefer flexible automation that adapts as protocols change
  • Are open to collaborating as the system expands in capability

No robotics or automation expertise is required.

What we provide

As a beta partner, you receive:

  • A physical Robot on Rails system installed in your lab
  • Integration with your existing equipment
  • Protocol translation and setup support
  • Ongoing technical support from the Robot on Rails team

What we ask from beta partners

In return, we ask for:

  • Regular use of the system in real lab workflows
  • Feedback on performance, gaps, and usability
  • Willingness to collaborate as new capabilities are added

The beta is designed as a partnership, not a test program.

Request beta access

Tell us a bit about your lab and the kind of work you'd want the robot to help with. We'll follow up to see if the beta is a good fit.

Prefer email? Reach us directly at beta@robotonrails.com