Automata LINQ automation cell Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago

The Automata LINQ automation cell is an automation cell, listed from USD 150,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
LINQ is the lab automation platform from Automata, combining the modular LINQ Bench with workflow software. The bench holds laboratory instruments in linear, island or corner layouts and can be accessed from both sides by robots and staff. Labware moves between instruments on either a Bridge point-to-point transport or a MagLev planar system for multi-directional plate transport. Workflows are built in the node-based LINQ Canvas or with a Python SDK, simulated before execution and monitored from a browser-based Run Manager. It is listed from USD 150,000.
Automata LINQ automation cell at a Glance
Product type: Automation cell
Price: from USD 150,000
Automata LINQ automation cell Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Automata LINQ automation cell.
Specification | Automata LINQ automation cell |
Manufacturer | Automata |
Model | LINQ automation cell |
Product type | Automation cell |
Interfaces | REST API, Python SDK, LINQ Canvas workflow builder, browser-based Run Manager, GitHub sync |
Starting price | From USD 150,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
Modular lab bench with vertical rack system and height-adjustable worktops. Layouts: linear, island, interior and exterior corners. Labware transport: Bridge point-to-point transport or MagLev planar motor system. Modules: turntable, slider, stacking modules, status light system. Access from both sides of the bench
Design and Build Quality

The LINQ automation cell is an automation cell made by Automata.
Integration and Setup
Installation, software configuration and connection to surrounding equipment are part of the project scope for the LINQ automation cell and are defined with the supplier.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are REST API, Python SDK, LINQ Canvas workflow builder, browser-based Run Manager and GitHub sync.
Automata LINQ automation cell Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the LINQ automation cell are machine tending, assembly, inspection, education, research, packaging and dispensing.
Machine tending

The LINQ automation cell is used in machine tending operations.
Assembly
The LINQ automation cell is used in assembly operations.
Inspection
The LINQ automation cell is used in inspection operations.
Automata LINQ automation cell Price and Value
The Automata LINQ automation cell is listed from USD 150,000 on All Things Cobots. Software, accessories, installation and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Wide choice of communication interfaces
Cons
Software, installation and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Automata LINQ automation cell?
The Automata LINQ automation cell fits organisations that want a pre-engineered automation cell rather than a standalone robot.
See the full Automata LINQ automation cell product listing on All Things Cobots.
Automata LINQ automation cell FAQ
How much does the Automata LINQ automation cell cost?
The Automata LINQ automation cell is listed from USD 150,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the Automata LINQ automation cell used for?
Typical applications are machine tending, assembly, inspection, education, research, packaging and dispensing.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.





