What Let's Go Robotics does

Let's Go Robotics (LGR) is a privately held life sciences laboratory automation company founded by Brian L. Ganz and headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates precision instruments and automation systems used by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, genomics, and academic research laboratories to execute high-throughput liquid handling, assay development, and compound management workflows. Its product portfolio spans three generations of microfluidic dispensers (BioRaptr 2.0, BioRaptr 3.0, and Precise Drop II) covering dispense volumes from 50 nL to 2 mL across 96-, 384-, 1536-, and 3456-well plate formats, plus the LiquiP!CK variable-volume reformatting system, pneumatic and electric servo grippers, automation platforms, and the LGR-AutoLab software platform that integrates more than 200 third-party instruments under a single control interface.

The company's underlying technology combines precision motion control, microfluidic dispensing, embedded electronics (including embedded Linux on BioRaptr 3.0), and patent-pending sensing techniques such as sensor-less object detection on the Gripster servo gripper and per-channel valve verification on Precise Drop II. BioRaptr 2.0 software supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for FDA-regulated environments, and the product line has been validated through a co-development engagement with the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) for qHTS screening platforms. Notable customers disclosed on the company website include Merck, Novartis, Eli Lilly, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Illumina, Dexcom, Quest Diagnostics, Genzyme, GE Healthcare, Stanford University, USC, the Salk Institute, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, and NASA AMES Research Center.

LGR monetizes through a hybrid model of (i) hardware product sales across its dispenser, gripper, and platform lines, and (ii) professional services covering system integration, custom engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, process), vision systems, and robotics repair. All pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract structures, sold via direct enterprise field sales that include on-site evaluations, demos, installation, training, and ongoing support. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise engagement, industry conference presence (notably SLAS), downloadable technical content (e.g., the NIH/NCATS poster), and the company's website. The firm operates with 1-10 employees, is founder-led, and has no disclosed external institutional funding.

Name

Let's Go Robotics

Legal name

Let's Go Robotics, Inc.

Website

https://letsgorobotics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Let's Go Robotics (LGR) designs and integrates precision microfluidic dispensers, grippers, and automation platforms for life sciences laboratories. It serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, genomics, and academic research customers, selling hardware and custom engineering services via direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlsbad

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of automation equipment including dispensers (Precise Drop II, BioRaptr 2.0, BioRaptr 3.0), grippers (pneumatic, electric servo), LiquiP!CK dispensers, automation platforms, automated labs, and components
2. Professional Services: System integration, process engineering, custom engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, custom software development, vision systems, and robotics repair services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Let's Go Robotics designs, manufactures, and sells precision microfluidic dispensing instruments and robotic automation systems for life sciences laboratories. Its portfolio includes the BioRaptr 2.0, BioRaptr 3.0, and Precise Drop II dispensers, the LiquiP!CK plate reformatting system, pneumatic and electric servo grippers, the LGR AutoLab integrated automation platform, and supporting automation tables and components. The company also provides custom engineering, system integration, and robotics repair services tailored to pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and government research customers.

Product overview

Let's Go Robotics is a Life Sciences laboratory automation company offering a portfolio of precision dispensing instruments and robotic automation systems. The core product line includes three generations of microfluidic dispensers (BioRaptr 3.0, BioRaptr 2.0, and Precise Drop II) covering volume ranges from 50 nL to 2 mL for 96- to 3456-well plate filling. Supporting products include the LiquiP!CK variable volume reformatting system, Pneumatic and Electric Servo (Gripster) grippers, and the LGR AutoLab complete automation platform that integrates up to 200 instruments under a unified software interface. The company also provides automation platforms, components, and engineering services for custom laboratory automation solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioRaptr™: Precision microfluidic dispensers for life sciences lab automation, including BioRaptr 2.0 and BioRaptr 3.0 models.
• Precise Drop II
• The Gripster™
• Pneumatic Gripper
• LiquiP!CK
• LGR AutoLab

Products and services

• Precise Drop II Dispenser Low volume microtiter plate dispenser covering 50 nL to 2 mL volumes via 1-8 independent contactless digital dispensing channels with dedicated microcontrollers, browser-based control, and a calibration station for accuracy across liquids including cells, solvents, and proteins. Targets life sciences R&D and high-throughput screening labs.
• BioRaptr 2.0 Dispenser Precision microfluidic dispenser covering 50 nL to 100 uL using pressurized micro-solenoid valve technology with on-the-fly dispense for up to 8 channels. Features an advanced software interface and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for FDA-regulated environments. Serves pharmaceutical, biotech, and government research labs needing high-throughput screening workflows.
• BioRaptr 3.0 Dispenser Compact precision microfluidic dispenser covering 100 nL to 60 uL with 4 or 8 tips, supporting 96-, 384-, 1536- and 3456-well microplates. Features an under-print-head valve dispense verification sensor, USB camera for A1 alignment, WiFi direct connectivity, and an embedded Linux control system. Aimed at life sciences labs needing compact, high-density plate dispensing.
• LiquiP!CK Dispenser Variable volume reformatting system for rapid plate capacity conversion (96-well to 384-well, 1536-well to 96-well), supporting cherry picking, plate replication, and macro array printing with speeds up to 2000 picks/hour and a 1-50 uL volume range in 1 uL steps. Targets compound management and screening workflows in life sciences labs.
• Pneumatic Gripper Low-profile pneumatic gripper with 62 mm stroke, precision ball bearing guides, and dual piston air cylinders for high gripping force. Supports landscape and portrait labware orientation with top and back mounting options, rated for 3 million cycles. Designed as a component for use in laboratory automation robotic workcells.
• Electric Servo Gripper (The Gripster) Patent-pending electric DC servo gripper with 72 mm closed-loop travel that detects gripped objects without external sensors. Supports Serial, DLL, ReTiSoft Genera Driver, and Digital I/O control options, with adjustable gripping forces and a worm gear brake that holds position on power loss. Used in automated lab workcells handling plates and labware.
• LGR AutoLab Complete automated laboratory platform supporting over 200 instruments from various manufacturers, controlled via LGR-AutoLab software that provides a single interface, preemptive event-driven scheduling, and integration with LIMS or Bioinformatics databases. Ships as a 24 x 36 x 154 inch, 550 lb integrated system for full laboratory automation.
• Automation Platforms Standard and customized automation tables and linear stages used as the mechanical foundation for laboratory automation processes, with optional safety and environmental enclosures. Provided as configurable platforms around which LGR builds integrated automation systems for customers.
• Custom Engineering and Integration Services System integration, process engineering, mechanical and electronics engineering, custom software development, vision systems, and robotics repair services delivered alongside LGR hardware. Sold to life sciences customers needing turnkey OEM automation, custom lab automation builds, or repairs of existing robotic systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precise Drop II achieves approximately 2% dispense CVs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Let's Go Robotics collaborated with NCATS to retrofit 1st generation BioRAPTR platforms with new internal electronics, controllers, software and GUI to create the BioRAPTR 2.0. NCATS provided in-lab testing of software interface, mechanical performance and validation of dispense volumes across various liquid classes and plate types. Extensive testing and feedback from NCATS staff engineers and scientists further refined the hardware and software.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton Company: Hamilton is a leading manufacturer of precision liquid handling robotics, automated pipetting workstations, and lab automation platforms — directly comparable to Let's Go Robotics' BioRaptr dispensers, grippers, and AutoLab automation platform serving pharma/biotech R&D.
• Tecan: Tecan is a major provider of laboratory automation instruments, liquid handling workstations, and detection readers used in drug discovery and diagnostics — competing with LGR in the same life sciences lab automation buyer base.
• Brooks Automation: Brooks Automation provides life sciences lab automation, sample management, and precision fluidics solutions — directly overlapping with Let's Go Robotics' precision dispensing, plate handling, and integrated automation offerings.
• Gilson: Gilson specializes in liquid handling equipment, pipettes, and automated dispensing systems for life sciences — a direct competitor in the precision dispensing niche that LGR serves.
• Aurora Biomed: Aurora Biomed produces lab automation instruments for life sciences including liquid handling, sample preparation, and high-throughput screening systems — comparable niche-scale competitor to LGR.
• Art Robbins Instruments: Art Robbins Instruments designs and manufactures precision liquid handling and laboratory automation tools for drug discovery and life sciences — a direct niche competitor in the same precision dispensing space as Let's Go Robotics.

Broad incumbents

• Beckman Coulter Life Sciences: Beckman Coulter (a Danaher operating company) offers a broad portfolio of liquid handlers, automated workstations, and lab automation software, making it a larger incumbent competitor to LGR in pharma and biotech R&D labs.
• PerkinElmer (Revvity): PerkinElmer/Revvity is a broad life sciences and diagnostics platform with significant lab automation, liquid handling, and detection products — a larger incumbent overlapping with LGR's customer set.
• Agilent Technologies: Agilent provides analytical instruments, automation, and lab services across pharma, biotech, and academic research — competing broadly with LGR in life sciences R&D laboratories.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in life sciences instruments, lab automation, and consumables — a dominant broad incumbent in many of the same accounts where Let's Go Robotics competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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