Labcyte Access DRS - Dual Robot System
Labcyte Access DRS - Dual Robot System from Allen Wilson
Labcyte Access DRS - Dual Robot System

Labcyte Access DRS - I led industrial design across system architecture, human factors, and enclosure strategy for a modular lab automation platform. I conducted ergonomic studies using posable CAD human models and mockups to validate reach, access, and service interactions, and performed kinematic studies of the robot armature to ensure clearance and usability. I created CAD used for renderings and evaluation, informing layout, handles, and modular access points. I also developed the sealed enclosure approach, sourcing and integrating pass-through ports for robotic access while maintaining containment, and established brand language, CMF, and graphics.

I extended this design language to the Labcyte Echo 655T, creating concept directions and defining the acoustic water-wave graphic identity & designed the system architecture and Echo rear interface, while the front façade was executed by a collaborating designer, maintaining continuity across overall product experience. Studio Red

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Booth design by Labcyte. System enclosure, architecture, and CMF branding by me. Echo front façade geometry by Soyun Kim.
Video courtesy of Labcyte. Shows robotic arm articulation, motion paths, and defined keep-out zones within the enclosure.
CAD model created to evaluate human factors and generate production renderings. Used posable human models to study access to machines, robots, and service areas.
Accessibility studies informed layout, access zones, and interaction points across the system.
Concept 1 – my design, CAD, and render. Established enclosure language, proportions, and interaction strategy.
Front view emphasizing access points, door structure, and primary interaction zones.
3/4 view emphasizing floating façade architecture and isotropic spun aluminum hardware.
I designed the leftmost concept in parallel with the DRS platform, establishing branding, CMF, and graphic direction later carried into the Echo. Final front façade was redesigned by a collaborating designer.
Foreground unit façade styled by Soyun Kim. Background shows the simplified rear interface I designed, which becomes the primary user-facing surface when installed in the Access DRS. Color saturation was increased from earlier muted CMF proposals which were intended to maintain clarity of indicators and controls as seen through enclosure panels.
This shows the simplified unit back which faces the user when the unit is installed in the Access DRS.
CMF exploration studying color, transparency, and graphic integration across enclosure panels.
Additional CMF directions evaluating contrast, visibility, and system identity.
Sourced sealing components from the marine industry and designed the interface between pass-through ports and enclosure structure to maintain environmental containment.
CAD underlays used to position and scale human models for ergonomic evaluation.
Evaluated operator interaction during reel changes, focusing on reach, posture, and clearance within constrained access zones.
Human factors study evaluating reach to controls and equipment during operation and service.
Assessed accessibility during assembly and disassembly tasks, including tool access and component handling.
Evaluated use with and without step assistance to validate vertical reach and safe interaction zones.
Verified sight lines to indicators and operational lighting from multiple user positions.
System designed for modular configuration, enabling multiple layouts to support different workflows and spatial constraints.
Enclosure designed to allow tray extraction and flipping motion. Developed door architecture with a clean surround and thick acrylic panel. Graphics applied to both sides to create depth and maintain visibility. This rendering requires increased ray bounces to accurately represent layered graphics.
Still capture of tray motion validating clearance and interaction within enclosure constraints.
Prototype fabrication and assembly in Studio Red shop to validate enclosure design, ergonomics, and system integration. My CMF with Soyun Kim's geometry being prototyped.
Final system view showing integrated enclosure, modular structure, and consistent design language across DRS and Echo.
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Labcyte Access DRS - Dual Robot System

Labcyte Access DRS - I led industrial design across system architecture, human factors, and enclosure strategy for a modular lab automation platform. I conducted ergonomic studies using posable CAD human models and mockups to validate reach, access, and service interactions, and performed kinematic studies of the robot armature to ensure clearance and usability. I created CAD used for renderings and evaluation, informing layout, handles, and modular access points. I also developed the sealed enclosure approach, sourcing and integrating pass-through ports for robotic access while maintaining containment, and established brand language, CMF, and graphics.

I extended this design language to the Labcyte Echo 655T, creating concept directions and defining the acoustic water-wave graphic identity & designed the system architecture and Echo rear interface, while the front façade was executed by a collaborating designer, maintaining continuity across overall product experience. Studio Red

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Freelance, Full-time, Moonlighting
Allen Wilson
Senior Industrial Designer | Design–Engineering Integration | Bridging Vision to... Medford, OR