Week 3 HW: Lab Automation

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Your task this week is to Create a Python file to run on an Opentrons liquid handling robot.


1. Generate an artistic design using the GUI at opentrons-art.rcdonovan.com.

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2. Using the coordinates from the GUI, follow the instructions in the HTGAA26 Opentrons Colab to write your own Python script which draws your design using the Opentrons.

Link to cell: https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1-f-vpwBCOx1gmlD5qXbW5z-7sLun1xwP?authuser=2#scrollTo=pczDLwsq64mk&line=1&uniqifier=1


Post-Lab Questions — DUE BY START OF FEB 24 LECTURE


1. Find and describe a published paper that utilizes the Opentrons or an automation tool to achieve novel biological applications.


2. Write a description about what you intend to do with automation tools for your final project. You may include example pseudocode, Python scripts, 3D printed holders, a plan for how to use Ginkgo Nebula, and more. You may reference this week’s recitation slide deck for lab automation details.