DropletBot® Digital Microfluidic Platform

The DropletBot® is an open-source automation system based on Electrowetting-on-Dielectric (EWOD) technology, which enables precise droplet manipulation on a hydrophobic surface by controlling surface tension. It supports applications in diagnostics, cell-based assays, and chemical synthesis, featuring a modular design, intuitive interface, and real-time impedance sensing to monitor droplet position and movement.

· Automated clamping
· Full-chip magnetic control
· Live droplet tracking
· Real-time fluorescence detection
· 10.1" touchscreen with PC support
· Visual droplet control interface
· Experiment programming and recording

· Automated Chemical Reactions
The platform's precise handling of minute fluid volumes enables automated chemical synthesis, enhancing reaction efficiency and purity while minimizing reagent consumption. This is valuable for applications like drug discovery and development.
· Biological Sample Processing
The DropletBot® platform automates complex sample preparation and analysis workflows. It accurately manipulates samples for procedures like cell lysis, mixing, and reagent addition, simplifying protocols and increasing detection sensitivity for applications such as pathogen detection.
· Material Science
Offers precise control over droplet size, shape, and movement to improve mixing efficiency. This is ideal for emulsion generation, nanoparticle synthesis, and high-throughput screening in materials research.