At a Glance.
Microscopy without borders.Â
With R8 Live, take the microscope wherever you are – globally and in real time. Deliver precision and detail without constraints. Â
Intuitive and easy to use.Â
The R8 interface is clean, intuitive, and optimized for seamless operation; no training required.
One Click. One Scan.
R8 Scan transforms your samples into high-resolution digital datasets ready to analyze, share, and archive anytime.Â
Microscopy, smarter than ever.
The R8 redefines digital microscopy, bringing real-time imaging with sharp quality directly to where you are. Navigate with precision. With R8 Live, explore complex samples effortlessly. Leverage a wide field of view, intuitive focusing, annotation tools, and instant access to high-resolution images. No more scanning waiting times or delays, no more workflow interruptions.
Microscopy, smarter than ever.
The R8 redefines digital microscopy, bringing real-time imaging with sharp quality directly to where you are. Navigate with precision. With R8 Live, explore complex samples effortlessly. Leverage a wide field of view, intuitive focusing, annotation tools, and instant access to high-resolution images. No more scanning waiting times or delays, no more workflow interruptions.

Globally connected. Detailed in real time.
Collaborate seamlessly across continents with our real-time Streaming Software optimized for highest image quality. Share insights, review findings, and make decisions securely, efficiently, and without borders.Â
> Learn more about our Streaming Software
Globally connected. Detailed in real time.
Collaborate seamlessly across continents with our real-time Streaming Software optimized for highest image quality. Share insights, review findings, and make decisions securely, efficiently, and without borders.Â
> Learn more about our Streaming Software

Where intelligence meets precision. Pixel by pixel.
R8 Scan delivers high-resolution whole slide images with speed and reliability, powered by advanced AI. Intelligent sample recognition and configurable focus modes ensure the scanning process adapts to your needs. Multiple scan and focus settings offer the ideal balance between image quality and throughput.Â

A smart combination built to match your specific requirements.
Integrate the R8 with other devices and products to create a fully customized solution that aligns precisely with your workflow and requirements.Â
Technical Data.
Microscope
- Microscope: PreciPoint R8 digital light microscopeÂ
- Light: Transmitted light; LED, brightfieldÂ
- Robotic microscopy: Motorized x-y stage, motorized z-axisÂ
- Software: MicroPoint with R8 Live and/or R8 Scan pluginÂ
- Host PC: Not included various PreciPoint approved PCs availableÂ
- Display: Not included various PreciPoint approved monitors availableÂ
- Weight: 25 kgÂ
- Height at maximum z-axis extension: 50 cmÂ
- Maximum width: 42 cmÂ
- Maximum working area in depth: 59 cmÂ
- Slide capacity: 4 slides (76 x 26 mm) in removable trayÂ
- Removable slide tray: Yes, magnetic positioningÂ
- The R8 is not CE-IVD certified. For a CE-IVD certified product, see iO:M8. Â
Objectives and Digitization
- Objectives: Olympus UPLFLN20X and/or UPLFLN40XÂ
- Resolution with UPLFLN20X: 0.43 ÎĽm / pixelÂ
- Resolution with UPLFLN40X: 0.22 ÎĽm / pixelÂ
- Overview image resolution: 7 ÎĽm / pixelÂ
R8 Live
- Time to view: 25 s (including insertion of the slide, overview image and focusing)Â
- Focusing: Autofocus in real time, manualÂ
- Zooming: Seamless or in defined steps, digital overzoom possibleÂ
- Control: Via MicroPoint software, optionally with ErgoPointerÂ
- Adjust illumination correction and focus individually, use the ErgoPointer for easy navigation and visualize examined areas with the heat map for optimized analysis.Â
- Annotation toolsÂ
- Integrated screenshot functionalityÂ
R8 Scan
- Scan time (15 x 15 mm): 60 s (20x, single)Â
- Time to view scan (15 x 15 mm): 100 s (20x, single, including processing and storage)Â
- Automatied naming of scan files through recognition of standard barcode types.Â
- Supported barcodes: 1D and 2D (QR code, data matrix)Â
- File format: VMICÂ
- Scan modes: Simple (single-point focus), Predictive (multi-point), Intelligent (multi-point), Precise (tile-by-tile)Â
- Ultra-fast AI-powered sample detection and user-friendly customization tools.Â
Remote Access and Control
- Streaming software: Optional; secure remote access and control with highest image quality.Â
- Full control of the microscope with real-time control of the x-y stage and focus via software.Â