• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy
    • Terms of use
  • Advertise
    • Advertising
    • Case studies
    • Design
    • Email marketing
    • Features list
    • Lead generation
    • Magazine
    • Press releases
    • Publishing
    • Sponsor an article
    • Webcasting
    • Webinars
    • White papers
    • Writing
  • Subscribe to Newsletter

Robotics & Automation News

Where Innovation Meets Imagination

  • Home
  • News
  • Features
  • Editorial Sections A-Z
    • Agriculture
    • Aircraft
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Automation
    • Autonomous vehicles
    • Business
    • Computing
    • Construction
    • Culture
    • Design
    • Drones
    • Economy
    • Energy
    • Engineering
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Humanoids
    • Industrial robots
    • Industry
    • Infrastructure
    • Investments
    • Logistics
    • Manufacturing
    • Marine
    • Material handling
    • Materials
    • Mining
    • Promoted
    • Research
    • Robotics
    • Science
    • Sensors
    • Service robots
    • Software
    • Space
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Warehouse robots
    • Wearables
  • Press releases
  • Events
COPAN-Collaborative-Robot

Copan to showcase robotic solution for clinical microbiology

June 1, 2018 by Sam Francis

Copan Diagnostics is showcasing a robotic solution for clinical microbiology.

The company says the solution is now launched in North America.

The solution seems to integrate an ABB YuMi collaborative robot and what Copan says is its “latest technology for full laboratory automation”. 

Copan says this is “the next generation” of its “unique solutions in full laboratory automation, applied robotics and use of artificial intelligence”.

Copan says its collaborative robotic solution automatically manages many manual microbiology processes done at the laboratory bench, such as:

  • processing traditional fiber swabs;
  • positive blood culture bottles;
  • tissues;
  • wound aspirates; and
  • sterile body fluids.

Technologists simply scan the specimen barcode, and the robot presents the precise sequence of pre-labeled plates or tubes. After the plates are manually seeded, the collaborative robot streaks the plates and places them on the conveyor track to the WASPLab incubators.

The Collaborative Robot can also be used to automatically seed MALDI-TOF slides and setup AST/ID panels.

Known for its safe interaction with humans, the dual-arm collaborative industrial robot is new technology that is used in industrial manufacturing settings.

Pioneered by Copan, this is the first time this technology is applied to Clinical Microbiology.

Using this robot, Copan has developed robust applications that can improve traceability, and reduce transcription and transposition errors from manual processes.

Norman Sharples, CEO of Copan Diagnostics, says: “Since the first prototype of WASP in 2007, Copan has continued to push the boundaries of automation and technology in a Microbiology setting.

“We took our experience from our manufacturing floor, including our experience with SCARA robots, and condensed it on a benchtop size instrument for what was then a revolutionary invention, WASP.

“From a hardware point of view, WASP was followed by WASPLab, Colibri, and WASP-FLO.

“The introduction of the Collaborative Robot is another big leap forward, and it is in line with Copan’s track record of using the latest robotic technology available creatively to advance Microbiology and improve patient care.”

COPAN’s vision of openness, modularity, and scalability is captured by the mobility of the Collaborative Robot to plug into different Work-Pods within the laboratory. The multipurpose collaborative robot can be easily moved between Work-Pods, as needed, expanding its usefulness.

Sharples. says: “Processing traditional swabs, positive blood cultures, and setting up MALDI-TOF slides and AST/ID panels are laborious tasks in the laboratory but require precision and dexterity.

“In an age of increasing workloads and diminishing resources, those tasks can be performed by Copan’s Collaborative Robot, while highly qualified laboratory professional can focus on esoteric tasks that require their experience, knowledge and training.

“We are very excited for this new addition to our product line and its positive impact on the lab and on patients.”

This innovative Collaborative Robot, along with Copan’s full line of automation, AI algorithms and collection and transport systems, will be displayed by Copan while attending the ASM Microbe 2018 General Meeting, in Atlanta, GA from June 7 to 11, 2018 at booth #2021 and at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in Chicago from July 29 to August 2, 2018 at booth #4205.

Print Friendly, PDF & Email

Share this:

  • Click to print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket

Related stories you might also like…

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: abb yumi, collaborative robot, copan diagnostics, microbiology

Primary Sidebar

Search this website

Latest articles

  • What the Robotics Industry Needs from Colleges: A Systems-Based Look at Education’s Role in Automation
  • The Silent Signal Crisis: How AI in E-commerce is Only as Smart as the Data it Misses
  • Sunrise Robotics emerges from stealth with $8.5 million funding
  • Industrial vehicle automation specialist ASI opens new office in Utah
  • Premier Automation launches innovation hub with support from Pennsylvania
  • Opinion: AI’s ‘real value is in eliminating everyday inefficiencies’
  • MES & Industry 4.0 Summit kicks off in Porto with global manufacturing leaders
  • Agentic AI startup Landbase raises $30 million in Series A funding
  • Dürr and GROB showcase new concept factory for battery cell production
  • Drone delivery: Navigating the path from high-flying hype to last-mile reality

Secondary Sidebar

Copyright © 2025 · News Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT