Dynamically controlling an automated system

A method for dynamic automation, the method comprising:

• receiving, using at least one computing device, a first map template of a first microplate used for a first assay;
• dynamically generating, using the at least one computing device, a plurality of robotic commands based on the received first map template;
• and
• sending, using the at least one computing device, the generated plurality of robotic commands to a robot for performing the dynamic automation;
• and
• determining, using the at least one computing device, deck layout information for a robot deck based on the first map template, the robot deck having one or more stations for conducting the first assay associated with the first microplate of the first map template.

A system for dynamic automation, the system comprising:

• a robot;
• and
• at least one computing device for executing stored instructions to:
• receive at least one template,
• dynamically generate a plurality of robotic commands based on the received at least one template, and
• send the generated plurality of robotic commands to the robot for performing the dynamic automation,
• wherein the at least one computing device dynamically determines deck layout information for the robot deck based on the first map template, the robot deck having one or more stations for conducting the first assay associated with the first microplate of the first map template.