The R19 Athena 4-axis cylindrical robot is offered for DNA screening in forensic science, drug development, bacterial resistance testing and toxicology. The robot uis usually mounted on a track that can be up to five meters long and surrounded by various instruments. Samples are moved from instrument to instrument according to user-developed protocols. Advanced drives create swift and smooth motion while maintaining quiet operation. A simple 2-axis plate-mover version is also available.