Microbiological plate reading, automated by AI
Count bacteria and fungi colonies with precision and traceability, without the time or variability of manual counting.
Detecting and classifying colonies
- CB · Bacteria Count0
- CF · Fungi Count0
Detection, counting and classification in real time
- 97.7%
- Detection precision
- 95%
- Colonies detected
- 99%
- Error-free analyses
Manual colony counting is a critical step
Done manually, it consumes time, creates variation between operators and makes the process hard to trace.
High operational time
Counting colonies plate by plate demands attention and takes hours.
Variation between analysts
Results may differ from operator to operator, without a standard criterion.
Hard to standardize
Without a controlled environment, each reading follows a different criterion.
Low manual traceability
Paper records make auditing, checking and history difficult.
Rework in reviews
Re-checks and recounts raise the cost and turnaround of the analysis.
200 plates take hours by hand. Minutes with BioOne.
In manual counting, each plate takes 1 to 2 minutes of focus. As the day goes on, fatigue sets in and consistency drops. BioOne reads each plate in seconds and holds the same criteria from the first plate to the last.
- 1–2 minutes of focus per plate
- Fatigue lowers consistency
- Variation between analysts
- Manual recording and review
- Seconds per plate
- Constant standard, no fatigue
- 97.7% validated precision
- Traceable, auditable result
The AI handles detection and counting. The final validation stays with the analyst.
Get those hours backDetect, count and classify colonies automatically
BioOne automates microbiological plate analysis with computer vision and AI. It identifies colonies in the image, classifies the previously validated types and makes results available in a traceable way.
Automatic capture
Standardized image from a dedicated device in a controlled environment.
AI counting
Colony detection and counting with a computer-vision model.
Colony classification
Separation by class (bacteria or fungi).
LIMS integration
Export results to the laboratory software in use.
History and traceability
Image, coordinates, count and date recorded per analysis.
Standardized results
Consistent reading criterion across samples and operators.
Not just software. A benchtop device.
BioOne is a compact unit that sits on your bench. You place the plate in the drawer and capture, AI analysis and result happen right there, with a controlled image standard.
Compact
Takes little space on the lab bench.
Controlled capture
Fixed camera, stable lighting and standardized background.
Plate drawer
Insert the Petri dish and close. Done.
Built-in touchscreen
BioOne's software runs on the device itself.
From plate to result, in six steps
BioOne's flow was designed to reduce human interference in repetitive analysis steps, keeping the operator in control of the final validation.
- 1
Insert the plate into the device
- 2
Standardized image capture
- 3
Send for AI analysis
- 4
Colony detection
- 5
Record the results
- 6
View on the web panel
The analyst can still review the results while the system automates detection and counting.
Supported culture media: TSA (Tryptone Soy Agar) and PDA (Potato Dextrose Agar).
Computer vision trained for your lab
A computer-vision model locates, counts and classifies each occurrence in the image. Every detection keeps its coordinates, ready for traceability and human review.
Precise localization
Identifies where each colony is in the image, with coordinates.
Classification by type
Determines the class of each detected occurrence.
Improves with new data
The model improves as the dataset grows.
Real-time review
Results can be corrected and validated in the panel.
Classes and culture media
Supported culture media
- CBBacteria CountTSA · Tryptone Soy Agar
General-purpose rich medium for aerobic and facultative bacteria. pH around 7.3, incubation between 30 and 35 °C for 24 to 48 hours.
- CFFungi CountPDA · Potato Dextrose Agar
Acidified medium that favors fungi (molds and yeasts) and suppresses bacteria. pH around 5.6, incubation between 20 and 25 °C for 3 to 5 days.
Validated metrics apply only to these two media. Other culture media require re-validating the model.
Current model performance
Results measured on a separate test set, with no reuse of training or validation images.
When the system flags a colony, it really is there
Of the colonies present, how many the system found
Balance between being right and not missing any
Overall detection robustness (standard computer-vision metric)
Performance by class
| Class | Precision | Recall | F1-Score | AP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 98.7% | 96.7% | 97.7% | 95.3% |
| CF | 98.9% | 96% | 97.7% | 95.8% |
| Total | 97.7% | 95.1% | 96.4% | 95.6% |
mAP@50 evolution by version
Performance leap in the current version (BioOne 16).
Metrics apply to TSA and PDA culture media, in a homologated capture environment.
Track and audit every analysis
The web panel lets you track analyses, view processed images and consult results in an organized way. Digital traceability simplifies checks, audits and routine monitoring.
- List of analyzed samples
- View of the analyzed image
- Display of coordinates and detections
- Count by class
- Analysis history
- Human review capability
- #051 14:32312 coloniesAnalyzed
- #050 14:18188 coloniesAnalyzed
- #049 13:55540 coloniesIn review
- #047 13:1214 coloniesAnalyzed
A traceable digital record for every analysis
Each analysis can be recorded with image, sample ID, count result, colony coordinates and processing date. This creates a traceable digital base for consultation and validation.
Capture, processing and management in layers
BioOne's architecture separates capture, processing and data management. That makes maintenance, model evolution and integration with other laboratory systems much simpler.
Layer 1 · Capture
Layer 2 · Processing
Layer 3 · Management
Reliability monitored continuously
To keep the solution reliable, BioOne is monitored through a continuous validation process. Comparing AI results with manual analysis measures performance, identifies deviations and guides model improvements.
- Annotated image base
- Comparison with manual counting
- False-positive analysis
- False-negative analysis
- Tests under different conditions
- Drift monitoring
- Periodic model revalidation
success at each step of the flow (capture, upload, processing and display)
Computer vision, automation and software in one solution
BioOne combines computer vision, capture automation and web software into a flexible, adaptable and accessible solution for microbiological routines.
Data protection aligned with LGPD
BioOne preserves confidentiality, integrity, availability and traceability of information, with technical measures aligned to Brazil's LGPD and ANPD guidance.
Access control
Mandatory authentication, individual credentials and least privilege.
Encryption
Connection and data protected in transit and at rest.
Traceability and logs
Authentication records, critical operations and time reference.
Backup and recovery
Periodic copies and verified restore procedures.
Principles: confidentiality · integrity · availability · traceability · least access.
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- Reduce operational time
- Standardize analyses
- View results clearly
- Record data traceably
- Save time and money