Live-Cell & Time-Lapse
Long-term imaging with incubator compatibility
Monitor living cells over hours or days with openUC2. The compact form factor allows placement inside standard CO2 incubators. ESP32-based WiFi control means no cables through the incubator door. Automated focus maintenance and multi-position acquisition enable unattended experiments.
Technical specifications
| Environment | CO2 incubator compatible (fits inside standard incubator) |
|---|---|
| Control | WiFi (ESP32), no cable feedthrough required |
| Imaging modes | Phase contrast, DPC, brightfield, fluorescence |
| Time resolution | Configurable intervals (seconds to hours) |
| Multi-position | Up to 96 positions per experiment |
| Focus maintenance | Software autofocus per time point |
Key capabilities
Incubator-ready
Small footprint fits inside standard CO2 incubators. WiFi control — no cables through the door.
Multi-position acquisition
Define up to 96 positions and image them in sequence at each time point.
Phase contrast & DPC
LED matrix illumination enables label-free phase contrast and differential phase contrast imaging.
Automated focus
Software autofocus compensates for thermal drift and maintains sharpness over days-long experiments.
On the roadmap
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