LabVision

LabVision is an intelligent visual monitoring system from GeNovu designed to protect laboratory automation investments by catching setup errors before they cause equipment damage, sample loss, or workflow failures. Using AI-powered camera oversight, LabVision gives automation systems the ability to "see" their environment in real time — something traditional robotic platforms cannot do on their own. It is built for laboratory managers and automation teams running high-value workflows on platforms such as Hamilton, Tecan, and Beckman instruments.

A single automation crash can cost between $30,000 and $100,000 or more when factoring in equipment repair ($15,000–$50,000), sample replacement ($5,000–$25,000), and downtime and delays ($10,000–$30,000). LabVision is designed to pay for itself by preventing just one such incident, while also providing continuous 24/7 oversight and complete visual documentation for compliance purposes.

Core Detection and Monitoring Capabilities

• Labware Verification: Automatically verifies that tip racks, sample tubes, and reagent containers are correctly positioned before operations begin, preventing robotic arm collisions and bent probes.
• Liquid Level Monitoring: Monitors reagent bottle levels in real time and generates alerts before critical reagents run out mid-process.
• Barcode Reading: Reads barcodes on tubes and plates to confirm that the correct samples are in the correct positions prior to execution.
• Door State Monitoring: Confirms that instrument doors are properly closed and systems are ready before protocols are initiated.
• Multi-Camera Dashboard: Displays live feeds from all connected instruments simultaneously, enabling oversight of the entire lab from a single screen.
• Historical Image Capture: Automatically captures images at key workflow points, creating a complete visual record for compliance and troubleshooting purposes.

Real-World Applications

• Pre-Pipetting Verification: Confirms tip racks are present and properly positioned before automated liquid handling begins.
• Sample Tracking: Uses barcode reading to ensure correct samples are loaded in correct positions before a run starts.
• Reagent Management: Monitors bottle levels throughout a run and alerts operators before reagents are depleted.
• Deck Validation: Verifies that all required labware is present and correctly oriented prior to protocol execution.
• Process Documentation: Captures instrument state at key workflow points to support regulatory compliance and audit trails.
• Remote Monitoring: Enables off-site oversight of automated runs, reducing the need for overnight or weekend staffing.

Key Benefits

• Avoids $50,000+ in average crash costs by detecting errors before they cause failures.
• Provides 24/7 continuous monitoring to protect overnight and weekend runs without additional staffing requirements.
• Achieves per-instrument setup in under five minutes using standard cameras — no specialized equipment needed.
• Delivers 100% visual documentation, creating a complete audit trail for regulatory compliance.

Integration and Deployment

• Compatible with standard webcams, USB cameras, and IP cameras — no proprietary hardware required.
• Supports major automation platforms including Hamilton, Tecan, and Beckman instruments.
• Integrates natively with GeNovu's LIMS (Integrated LIMS) and Workflow Wizards products.
• Designed to scale incrementally as a lab grows, with a simple architecture connecting cameras through an edge layer to a central LabVision Hub monitoring server.
• Delivers alerts to lab managers and mobile devices, enabling responsive oversight from anywhere.

LabVision requires no extensive modifications to existing laboratory infrastructure and is designed for rapid deployment alongside current automation setups. As part of the broader GeNovu platform, it works in concert with sample tracking, compliance, and AI-driven analysis tools to provide comprehensive laboratory oversight.