Assembly:Robotic assembly
The iGEM robot is an [http://www.eppendorf.com/epmotion/start.php?nav=53&lang=0 epMotion5075], manufactured by Eppendorf.
The robot is operated by [http://parts2.mit.edu/wiki/index.php/User:Meaganl Meagan Lizarazo]. She has optimized protocols for doing BioBrick assemblies without the need for gel purification, a process known as 3A assembly.
As with standard assembly, the robot can utilize rolling assembly error correction.
Note: As of June, 2006, assemblies on the robot are working, but final testing continues. More information will be sent to teams if this status changes.
A listing of Robot control files can be found here.
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