Lab — Opentrons Art
Tip
Program the Opentrons OT‑2 to deposit fluorescent E. coli and create bio‑art on black agar plates.
Objective
In this two‑day lab you’ll program the Opentrons OT‑2 to deposit fluorescent E. coli on black agar plates, creating glowing bio‑art under UV light. It’s a hands‑on intro to automation + creative biotech.
Concepts You’ll Learn
- Writing Python for the Opentrons OT‑2
- Automating liquid handling steps
- Pouring black agar plates
- Handling fluorescent E. coli safely
Prep & Protocol
