Cell handling device

A cell handling device comprising:

• a container having a section configured to store cells;
• a cell detector configured to detect a cell stored in the section;
• a head device configured to conduct picking of cells, and transfer and release of the picked cells;
• a controller configured to control operation of the head device;
• and
• a determination unit configured to make a determination of a cell state including at least one of the number, properties and arrangement of the cells stored in the section based on a detection result of the cell detector,
• wherein the controller is configured to cause the head device to execute, according to a state determination result obtained by the determination unit, one operation selected from among
• operation of picking all the cells stored in the section,
• operation of picking a part of the cells stored in the section,
• operation of picking a new cell and releasing the cell in the section, and
• operation of terminating processing of the section.