Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover with 3 Stackers – Automated Robotic Plate Handler

The Thermo Scientific Orbitor RS2 Microplate Mover is a precision robotic system engineered for automated microplate transfer and handling in high-throughput laboratory environments. Designed to optimize assay automation workflows, it features a multi-axis robotic arm with the following specifications:

• Motion and Reach:
• Z-axis height movement of 570 mm at up to 750 mm/sec
• Radial reach ±410 mm at speeds up to 1200 deg/sec
• Infinite rotation capability with 225 deg/sec rotational speed
• Gripper Capabilities:
• Compatible with most SBS-standard microplates and labware
• Supports *landscape* and *portrait* orientations, including plate lids
• Plate detection sensors integrated within the gripper
• Adjustable gripping force and speed for delicate or robust handling
• Gripping distance adjustable up to 130 mm for various plate formats
• Stack Capacity:
• Equipped with 3 sequential-access stacks
• Each stack can hold approximately 40 containers depending on plate height
• Control and Integration:
• Comes with a Control Puck supporting serial communication and emergency stop (E-Stop) functions
• Includes software (MoverFramework) installed on a laptop for configuration, teaching, and operation
• Compatible with various laboratory automation instruments for seamless integration in bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics workflows
• Physical and Operational Features:
• Small footprint suitable for laboratories with limited space
• Robust testing performed including homing, calibration, barcode scanning, error recovery, and script execution
• Supports script-driven automation essential for genomic screening, synthetic biology research, and clinical assay pipelines

This microplate mover is widely adopted in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research labs, enabling efficient high-throughput screening, live-cell assay automation, and biomanufacturing applications requiring precise microplate handling. Its versatile gripper and stack configuration make it a critical instrument in molecular cloning workflows, gene editing research, and fluorescence-based assay automation.

Key technical keywords integrated in this description include: robotic microplate handler, laboratory automation robot, high-throughput screening, bioprocessing automation, synthetic biology research instrumentation, molecular diagnostics workflows, and automated plate transport system.