AUTOMATION WITH A KICK
Lab Donkey connects instruments across vendors, schedules and runs workflows deterministically, and keeps experiments moving with recovery-first execution and full traceability.
Connect any device | Recover safely | Trace every run | Cloud or on-prem
What Lab Donkey Does
Most labs struggle with brittle integrations and workflows that stop at the first error. Lab Donkey turns mixed hardware into one system that runs reliably.
Connect
Bring robots, instruments, and storage into one system using versioned drivers and open integration surfaces.
Orchestrate
Build and run workflows with deterministic scheduling, real-time monitoring, and predictable behaviour across runs.
Recover and Trace
Handle failures with clear recovery paths and audit-friendly logs so you always know what happened and why.
Choose Your Starting Point
Start with guided execution for scientists, or orchestration for full automation. Many labs use both.
Lab Donkey STEPS
Turn SOPs into guided digital runs with media-rich instructions, barcode and data capture, timers, and complete run records.
Explore STEPSLab Donkey SUITE
Orchestrate instruments and robots end to end with deterministic scheduling, recovery-first execution, live monitoring, and full traceability.
Explore SUITEFrom Bench to Production
Need more than software? We design and commission bench-scale workcells and integrate instruments and robotics, then deploy Lab Donkey to run and recover workflows reliably.
Bench and workcell builds from layout to commissioning
Instrument and robot integration, wiring, and bring-up support
Workflow design and optimization with your scientists
Validation-ready run records and audit-friendly traceability
Ongoing support for updates, new devices, and scale-out
Drivers and Integrations
Connect instruments across vendors using a driver approach built for change, versioning, and real lab constraints.
Integration Surfaces
API, TCP/IP, and serial connections, with an SDK for new devices.
Driver Lifecycle
Versioned drivers that can be updated without breaking existing workcells.
Fast Path to New Devices
Need a new integration? We build drivers quickly and support them long-term.
Reliability and Recovery Built In
Automation fails in the real world. Lab Donkey is designed to recover safely, keep runs understandable, and keep work moving.
Guided recovery steps
Clear operator instructions when something fails.
Safe stop, resume, and rerun
Behavior designed for real workcells.
Rerouting support
When alternate devices are available.
Deterministic behavior
The same inputs produce the same plan.
Full context in logs
Troubleshooting is fast and evidence is clear.
Know What's Running, What's Next, and What Happened
Live dashboards and searchable logs give scientists and engineers shared visibility without guesswork.
Live Status
Real-time visibility into instruments, workcells, batches, and workflows.
Search and Filter Logs
Find what you need by run, device, user, and time.
Clear Lineage
Track labware and samples across every step of the workflow.
Deployment Options
Run SUITE in the cloud or on-premises. Keep execution close to devices while maintaining centralized visibility and traceability.
Works online or offline
Automatic resync when connectivity returns.
Container-based deployment
Lightweight drivers and services.
Secure communication
Message-based between orchestration and workcells.