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Opentrons is an open source automated experiment platform. Its core concept is to promote the accuracy, efficiency and affordability of laboratory operations through open source hardware and software. The following is a detailed explanation of the open source features of Opentrons:

1. Open source hardware

Modular design: Opentrons’ automated pipettes adopt a modular design and can be flexibly configured according to experimental needs. This design not only improves the adaptability of the equipment, but also facilitates users to customize and optimize it according to specific experimental scenarios.

High-precision sensor: The device is equipped with high-precision sensors to ensure the accuracy of operation. These sensors can monitor and feedback various parameters during the experiment in real time, providing reliable data support for scientific researchers.

Open hardware framework: The hardware framework of Opentrons is open, which means that users can freely integrate with other external devices to further expand the functionality and application scope of the experimental platform.

2. Open source software

Protocol API: The core software of Opentrons is Protocol API, which is a Python-based programming interface. Researchers can implement complex experimental processes by writing customized experimental programs, greatly lowering the threshold for automated experiments. Even non-programmers can quickly master and create experimental protocols through simple Python programming.

Protocol sharing: The Protocol API not only supports the writing of custom experimental programs, but also allows users to share experimental protocols. This mechanism promotes scientific research cooperation and reuse, allowing scientific research results to be disseminated and verified more widely.

3. Open source community

Developer participation: Through platforms such as GitCode, developers can access the source code of Opentrons and participate in project improvements or the creation of new features. This open cooperation model has greatly promoted the continuous innovation and development of the Opentrons project.

Tutorials and examples: Opentrons’ open source community also provides a wealth of tutorials and examples to help new users get started quickly and become familiar with the operation of the experimental platform. These resources are of great significance to improving user experience and promoting the popularity of the project.

4. Application areas

The open source nature of Opentrons makes it widely used in various fields. For example, in the field of biological sciences, Opentrons is used for routine experiments such as gene sequencing, cell culture, and protein extraction; in the field of chemical research, it is used for precise control of chemical reactions and sample preparation. In addition, Opentrons is also widely used in fields such as education and the pharmaceutical industry, providing powerful automation solutions for scientific researchers.

Through the efforts of open source hardware, software and community, Opentrons has successfully created an efficient, flexible and easy-to-use automated experiment platform. This platform not only promotes the automation process of laboratory operations, but also promotes scientific research cooperation and reuse, bringing more convenience and possibilities to scientific researchers.