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Everything you need to know about the Myra Portable Liquid Handling System.
Myra Advantages
Myra is the world’s first automated liquid handling system with visual capabilities, featuring advanced algorithms, an automatic pipette, and an integrated camera for precise pipetting and error monitoring. This system enhances lab productivity by reducing human error and requiring minimal maintenance, making it an essential tool for scientific and medical research. Read on for more Myra advantages…
Tips
Minimise the frequency of tip replacement with our 384-well rack of 50µL tips. This not only benefits the Myra small liquid handler by freeing up deck space for additional plates, but also enhances accuracy and precision when handling smaller volumes. Furthermore, it decreases tip retention and provides superior positional accuracy for narrower tube openings.
Easy Calibration
Behold an automated pipetting robot with visual capabilities – a game-changer in biotechnological equipment! Featuring an integrated camera, achieving calibration is as effortless as a single click. Bid farewell to the days of awkwardly peering into a pipetting robot and trying to eyeball the positioning. Now, with the Myra pipetting system, enjoy precise and effortless positioning every time. Plus, you have the convenience of calibrating only the tubes and plates you require in the moment, eliminating the unnecessary calibration of unused components. Setting up and calibrating the Myra portable liquid hander is so straightforward that you can handle it on your own, sparing the expense of hiring a technician for installation or configuration. Say goodbye to the need for shelling out a small fortune for professional assistance!
Pressure Level Sensing
The Myra automated pipetting robot employs pressure sensing as its method for liquid level detection. This innovative approach significantly decreases the likelihood of false readings caused by bubbles or interference from static. Moreover, it offers the added benefit of eliminating the need for costly conductive tips. Furthermore, the system’s head is adept at detecting the levels during aspiration and dispensing, providing invaluable and precise feedback on pipetting performance throughout the entire run.
Deck Space
Reducing the number of SBS positions does not equate to increased limitations; on the contrary, it allows us to cleverly leverage each position, resulting in a compact and small liquid handling robot with greater capabilities than larger counterparts. Myra’s automation software empowers you to utilise any position on a plate or block for various purposes, whether as a sample, reagent, mixer, or standard.
In addition to its smart design, the Myra multipurpose block offers versatility for accommodating various tube types. Tube adaptor inserts enable the use of tubes ranging from as small as 0.1 mL to as large as 10 mL bottles. Furthermore, by utilising the 384-well rack tips, we free up valuable deck space, allowing you to allocate it more efficiently for your consumables.
Intelligent Software
Effective software should be a facilitator, not a dictator, of your work. Myra’s software embodies this principle, designed to alleviate the burden of unnecessary options. We’ve meticulously optimised system parameters to guarantee optimal performance according to best practices. Your primary focus can remain on your assays and samples while we take care of the rest.
While streamlining operations, the software maintains flexibility by enabling Python-based scripting to tailor your workflows to Myra’s unique requirements. Moreover, its full integration with the Mic qPCR cycler ensures a seamless workflow. This seamless experience includes automated analysis, LIMS connection, and customizable user permissions, allowing you to seamlessly integrate Myra into your lab’s IT infrastructure.
Precision and Accuracy
Myra’s automatic pipetting robot system excels in delivering exceptional precision and accuracy, extending its prowess to volumes as minute as 1 µL (you can verify this in our Specs). Our heads are meticulously designed, manufactured, and subjected to rigorous quality control procedures, adhering to the most stringent standards.
When you pair Myra automated pipette precision and accuracy with the outstanding performance of the Mic qPCR cycler, your expectations for data quality will undergo a remarkable transformation.
Portable and Small
Myra is a lightweight automated liquid handling system, weighing less than 10kg with a footprint under 2 square feet. This compact size allows it to be easily carried and transported, eliminating the need for a dedicated, immovable room. Its portability means Myra can be conveniently moved to where it is needed most, including field locations. This flexibility saves transportation time and reduces the risk of sample disturbance during transit. Its small size and ease of movement enhance lab efficiency and adaptability, supporting a wide range of scientific and medical applications, making Myra an everyday essential tool for laboratories.
Easy Setup
Myra is exceptionally easy to set up, featuring an integrated camera that simplifies robot calibration and setup. Its user-friendly interface seamlessly integrates with the Mic, allowing you to set up, run, and analyse experiments all in one location. This streamlined process reduces setup time and complexity, making it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise. Myra’s intuitive design ensures that laboratories can quickly deploy the system and begin achieving precise, reliable results without the need for extensive training or adjustments. This ease of setup enhances overall lab efficiency and productivity, making Myra an indispensable tool for modern scientific research.
Efficient
Myra is incredibly efficient, allowing you to reclaim time for other important tasks. The Myra automatic pipette boasts exceptional precision and speed, ensuring accurate liquid handling every time. This reliability means you never have to worry about inaccuracies disrupting your work. By automating the pipetting process, Myra not only increases efficiency but also enhances the overall productivity of your laboratory. With Myra, you can focus on more critical aspects of your research, knowing that your liquid handling is in expert hands. This efficiency makes Myra an invaluable tool for any modern lab, streamlining workflows and improving results.
Find Out More With A Demo
Myra offers a range of universal benefits, including precision, speed, and ease of use, making it an excellent addition to any laboratory. However, its unique advantages tailored to your specific project needs can be discovered through a free demo. This hands-on experience allows you to explore how Myra’s advanced features can optimise your workflows, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time in your research.
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Myra Frequently Asked Questions
Can Myra load 384 well plates?
Certainly, Myra is intentionally designed to accommodate a wide array of SBS plate types that are commonly employed. This encompasses not only 24, 48, 96, and 384-well plates but also extends to the capability to load a diverse range of specialised plates and tubes, such as those tailored for the Rotor-Gene system, in addition to the standard Mic tubes.
What if Myra doesn’t have the consumable type I use?
You need not worry. Simply reach out to our Support team, and we will be more than happy to closely examine the consumable type and profile. In the majority of cases, if the product is compatible in terms of height and adheres to the SBS format, we can readily incorporate it into the list of consumables for Myra.
How often do I need to calibrate a Myra?
The Myra small liquid handler features three distinct axes (x, y, and z), each powered by an individual motor equipped with its own encoder. An encoder, despite its fancy name, is essentially a straightforward electronic device responsible for meticulously monitoring motor movements. Consequently, once the initial calibration is set for Myra’s position and height, there is no need for ongoing recalibration.
However, should you wish to verify or fine-tune a position, the onboard camera and an exceedingly user-friendly calibration tool within the software are at your disposal, making the process a breeze.
What purpose does the camera serve?
The camera is a pivotal component, enabling the software to comprehensively survey the deck. This visual capability encompasses identifying the tip type in use (we currently offer two versions), simplifying position calibration with a simple button click, and eliminating the need for awkwardly peering under the hood.
Moreover, we are actively progressing towards leveraging the camera’s potential to verify the presence of necessary items in all deck positions, ensuring smooth operations. Exciting future AI projects are also on the horizon, including endeavours like enabling Myra to engage in colony picking from a plate.
Can you do extraction or NGS library prep?
Indeed, the Myra Scripting function empowers you to create an array of diverse workflows, catering to both NGS library preparation and nucleic acid extraction. To facilitate these processes, we offer an SBS-sized magnetic station designed to aid in efficient bead clean-up.
Do I need a technician to install the Myra?
Absolutely not. Myra is decidedly a plug-and-play instrument. Installing the portable liquid handling system is a breeze, taking less than 30 minutes, which includes the time required to configure a run and calibrate all the necessary positions. However, should you encounter any issues, rest assured that our support team will be readily available to assist you.
Is pipette calibration required for the Myra small liquid handling robot?
Calibrating an automatic pipetting robot is vital to guaranteeing accurate and precise liquid dispensing. This essential process entails a meticulous adjustment of the robot’s pipette to rectify any potential inaccuracies. Fine-tuning critical parameters such as pipette position, speed, and volume is a key step in achieving optimal performance and dependable results. In laboratory environments, regular calibration is indispensable for upholding data integrity. For this purpose, the BMS calibration service provides a reliable and convenient solution. Experience the advantages of automatic pipetting for yourself.
Does the name Myra stand for something?
The ‘Myra’ portable liquid handler stands for MY Research Assistant.
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