---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000001616"
title: "Apparatus for facilitating automation of vessels"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:07:01.609948Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001616"
categories:
  - "robotics-automation/robot-architectures"
keywords:
  - "b25j15/0408"
  - "b25j15/0408"
  - "g01n35/0099"
  - "b01l3/00"
  - "b01l3/563"
  - "b25j15/04"
---

# Apparatus for facilitating automation of vessels

## Abstract

A cartridge for facilitating automation of a vessel includes a cartridge body, an adapter for removably connecting the vessel to the cartridge body, and at least one connection unit for fluidic communication with the vessel. A connection unit includes a retainer, a port body, a connector, and a tube. The retainer is fixed on or integrally formed with a wall of the cartridge body. The port body is coupled to the retainer and has a distal end portion positioned exterior to the cartridge body. The connector is housed by the port body and has a first end and a second end, where the first end is positioned outside of the cartridge body. The tube selectively connects the second end of the connector to a port of the vessel.