How did Sci-Bots get its start?
The Sci-Bots story began over a decade ago in 2012 when DropBot, an open-source droplet control system for digital microfluidics was developed in Professor Aaron Wheeler’s research laboratory at the University of Toronto. In a short period of time, hundreds of researchers had built their own DropBots by following instructions on a GitHub page and adopted the technology in innovative ways. Sci-Bots was founded in 2016 in response to this community’s calls for quality-controlled pre-built DropBots and related accessories along with technical support.
What sets our products apart?
Sci-Bots products provide a cost-effective entry point into digital microfluidics for anyone who is interested in miniaturizing and automating their research. Microfluidic technologies are typically designed for a very specific application which limits what the devices can do. Our products are different. The Sci-Bots platform technology is uniquely reconfigurable and exceptionally versatile which means there are endless applications that can be produced by creative researchers across disciplines.
What applications can our technology be used for?
Sci-Bots technologies have been used to implement chemical reactions and make measurements in a wide range of applications - from medical diagnostics in remote settings to hands-free environmental pollutant monitoring. To date, Sci-Bots technology has been featured in over 250 research papers published in peer-reviewed journals by researchers around the world, emerging as a standard against which other systems are compared.
behind sci-bots
Our team
At Sci-Bots, we pride ourselves in the expertise and care our team brings to the table. Whether you're connecting with one of our technical experts about your instrument, placing an order, or sharing an idea on new heights you can take DropBot to in your lab, you can trust that you're in the best hands.
We're always ready to help and can't wait to hear from you!
our company values
INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Our team challenges the status quo with bold and progressive ideas. We aren't afraid to be imaginative, and encourage our users to do the same with their DropBots!
EXCELLENCE
At Sci-Bots, we take pride in going above and beyond to guarantee the quality of our products, customer service, and technical support.
COMMUNITY AND DIVERSITY
We strive to connect with people from around the world and help progress their research using DMF. We are also committed to building a collaborative and equal work environment.
