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## Science robotics startup Opentrons raises $40M to standardize laboratory automation

DevFeed: [Science robotics startup Opentrons raises $40M to standardize laboratory automation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/science-robotics-startup-opentrons-raises-40m-to-standardize-laboratory-automation-106465.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/29/science-robotics-startup-opentrons-raises-40m-to-standardize-laboratory-automation/>)

Author: Kyt Dotson

Published: 2026-10-29T16:40:44Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [SiliconANGLE](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/siliconangle.md>)

Topics: [Robotics](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/robotics.md>), [AI for science](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-for-science.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [Automation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/automation.md>)

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### AI overview

Opentrons raised $40 million in a Series E led by Avego, with BroadOak Capital Partners participating, to scale its robotics, software, and data infrastructure. Its Flex handles more samples and can use an optional gripper to move plates, enabling more experiment steps without human intervention; the smaller, less expensive OT-2 focuses on routine liquid handling. Both are programmable benchtop robots, and Opentrons also offers AI software for sample preparation and repetitive experimental work. The robots can be configured for applications such as DNA extraction, PCR, protein purification, and ELISAs. The company says it has deployed more than 11,000 robots in over 80 countries, including at 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies.

### Source excerpt

Opentrons Labworks Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence-driven robotic laboratory automation, today announced it raised $40 million in new funding to scale its robotics, software and data infrastructure tools. Healthcare investor Avego led the Series E round alongside BroadOak Capital Partners. Founded in 2014, Opentrons makes benchtop robots that automate repetitive laboratory tasks, using motorized [...] The post Science robotics startup Opentrons raises $40M to standardize laboratory automation appeared first on SiliconANGLE.