Myra+ Automated qPCR Workstation
The Myra+ marks a new era in laboratory automation by physically and digitally integrating the Myra liquid handling system with the Mic qPCR cycler. This unified workstation eliminates the manual transfer of plates and data, providing a "load-and-go" experience for molecular diagnostics and research.
Samples and reactions are loaded directly into the V-cap tubes within the on-deck Mic qPCR cycler. The system is designed to monitor for the presence of tubes and prevent the loading of tubes that might contain the previous run reactions, thereby avoiding contamination issues.
By combining high-precision pipetting (1–50 µL) with the industry-leading speed of the Mic magnetic induction cycler, the Myra+ reduces total turnaround time while minimizing the risk of human error during setup.
Unlike standalone robots, the Myra+ features a dedicated docking station for the Mic cycler. This design allows the robotic arm to directly access the Mic’s tubes, facilitating a seamless transition from reagent dispensing to thermal cycling without user intervention. The integrated HEPA filter and UV decontamination ensure this entire process occurs in a sterile environment.
Myra+ is equipped to handle your sample preparation needs, whether you're using standard magnetic-based extraction methods or going directly to PCR.
The device is versatile enough to process various sample formats. For samples that include swabs, Myra+ is uniquely designed to prevent collisions by automatically
pushing the swab aside, ensuring smooth operation.
Our proprietary V-cap tubes simplify the process of loading qPCR reactions directly into the on-deck Mic cycler. The design uses centrifugal force to push the
liquid through an aperture in the cap and into the tube, beneath the pre-filled oil, ensuring efficient and accurate sample processing.
Bio Molecular Systems provides a script library, where you are able to download Myra template that have been tested by end users. The library includes templates related to 'Bead Cleanup', 'Dilutions', a variety of 'Kinase Assays' & a lot of 'NGS Library Preps'
| Feature | Myra+ |
| Level detection | Pressure sensing |
| Strategy | Single or multi-dispense |
| Deck capacity | 6 SBS positions |
| Pipetting volume | 1-50 µL |
| Accuracy (1 µL) | <10% CV |
| Accuracy (5-50 µL) | <1% CV |
| Footprint (LxWxH) | 468mm x 520mm x 356mm |
| Weight | ~18 KG |
| Temp. accuracy | ± 0.25 °C |
| Temp. uniformity | ± 0.10 °C |
| Sample heating ramp rate | 4 °C/s |
| Sample cooling ramp rate | 3 °C/s |
| Temp. range | 35-99 °C (40 °C min. when cycling) |
| Detectors | 4x Photodiode |
| Excitation sources | 4x High Energy LED |
| Acquisition time | 1 sec |
| Samples per instrument | 48 |
| Reaction volume | 5-25 µL |
| Feature | Method |
| Tip diposal | Internal enclosed waste tub |
| UV decontamination | High intensity 70 mW 280 nm UV LED |
| HEPA air filtration | 99.98% at 0.3 µm |
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Myra features
qPCR setup
Seamlessly configure assays and transfer templates for high-throughput qPCR runs.
NGS Library Prep
Automate library quantification, normalization, and pooling with pre-configured scripts.
Integrated Camera Calibration
Myra is the first liquid handling system to utilize an integrated camera for plasticware calibration.
Advanced Automation
Streamlined NGS & Intelligent Normalization
Advanced NGS Workflow Automation
The Myra range functions as a dedicated NGS library prep workstation, streamlining the most error-sensitive stages of sequencing.
- Library Preparation: Automate reagent dispensing, enzymatic reactions, and bead-based cleanups with high-precision robotic pipetting.
- Magnetic Bead Handling: Utilize the integrated 96-well magnetic station for efficient DNA/RNA purification and fragment size selection.
- Scalable Throughput: The Myra9 variant supports up to 24 libraries in a single run, providing uniform sequencing coverage and consistent barcode balance.
Intelligent Normalization & Pooling
Manual normalization is prone to calculation errors and pipetting drift. Myra eliminates these risks through intelligent software integration:
- Automated Calculations: Simply import your sample names and concentrations; the software automatically calculates required diluent and sample volumes to reach your target concentration.
- Single-Step Execution: Myra can pool variable volumes into a single well, allowing normalization and pooling to occur simultaneously.
- Reliable Level Sensing: Pressure-based liquid level detection prevents under-aspiration, ensuring every library is represented equally in the final pool to maintain optimal read depth.
AI Driven Software
Intelligent Software, to Enhance Your Work
The "One Software" Ecosystem
The hallmark of the Myra+ is its unified software environment. Traditional workflows require exporting sample sheets from a robot and importing them into a cycler. With Myra+, the software manages both instruments simultaneously:
- Synchronized Profiles: Thermal cycling profiles are linked to the pipetting run during setup.
- Direct Sample Tracking: Sample IDs and assay locations are automatically mapped to the qPCR results, ensuring 100% data traceability.
You can control all your Mics and Myras from a single interface, with AI-guided accuracy. Automated documentation and built-in traceability ensure consistent, compliant, and reproducible science every time.
Precision Liquid Handling
Automate Your PCR Setup with Myra+
Discover how the Myra+ automated PCR platform provides a complete, automated workflow for your laboratory. Our specialists can help you configure the ideal setup for your specific throughput needs.
