MOBLANC IMAGING ROBOT

Black Bird

Next-generation microscopy robot for true
high-throughput phenotyping in laboratory environments

Capture every detail

Next-generation microscopy robot for true high-throughput phenotyping in laboratory environments

Designed by PhDs for the most demanding laboratory environments, this platform combines ultra-high-resolution optics with intelligent autofocusing. Streamline your phenotyping workflow and transform complex biological samples into actionable scientific insights with total reliability.

Adaptable Optics
for Every Application

From stained tissues to complex leaf structures, our versatile lighting ecosystem provides the precise intensity and configuration needed to capture every detail with scientific rigor.

Microscopic Precision

Combining a 52 MP full-frame sensor with 3x magnification to reveal details previously hidden to the naked eye.

Engineered for Velocity

True high-throughput performance that synchronizes rapid image capture with real-time analysis for maximum efficiency.

Intelligent Sample Awareness

Smart detection and automated Z-stacking allow the system to self-adjust to sample physiology, delivering perfectly focused volumetric data every time.

Effortless Operation

Intuitive Touch Interface:

An embedded GUI designed to launch experiments, retrieve images, and monitor system status at a glance.

Seamless Data Exchange

Quickly export your results via USB or your local area network (LAN).

Blackbird API:

As a Blackbird imaging robot user, you might want to explore developing new applications to screen novel sample types where the required imaging methodology isn’t available “out-of-the-box.” If you own a Blackbird imaging robot “All-in-One model”, you can utilize the Python-based Blackbird API to remotely control the robot with your own Python scripts.

The Blackbird API provides a suite of easy-to-understand functions that give you comprehensive control over the robot’s capabilities. This includes managing motion, image acquisition, lighting, and more.

Imaging Examples

A selection of images captured using the system’s automated workflow. These samples demonstrate the standard resolution and contrast achievable across various common applications.

NOTE: These sample images have been downscaled from 52MP to 2MP for website usability.

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Specifications

Model
BB-02
Camera Resolution
8424 x 6032
Camera spectrum
RGB
Control Interface
5″ LCD touch screen
Internal Storage
2 TBytes
Lighting module interface
Interchangeable
Comms Interface
1Gbps Ethernet
Dimensions
560 (w) x 540 (h) x 625 (d) mm
Weight
~40 kg (~88 lb)
Color
Black
Input Power
100-240V AC 50/60Hz