poseidon
The premium Open Source alternative to Harvard Apparatus
🎯 Best for:Low-budget labs and custom automation
What is poseidon?
Replaces expensive laboratory hardware with a 3D-printable syringe pump and microscope system. It uses Raspberry Pi and Arduino for precise fluid control and imaging at a fraction of commercial costs.
Tech Stack
Jupyter NotebookMedical Devices
Why poseidon?
- • Extremely low cost
- • Highly customizable
- • Open hardware
Limitations
- • Assembly required
- • No warranty
- • Limited support
1/30/2026
Last Update
59
Forks
19
Issues
BSD-2-Clause
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Harvard Apparatus)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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