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
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