plate gripper

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14177
Handling device that positions microplates on a workstation.
Note: A plate gripper may also be used to move microplates between independent modules of an automated platform. Often used in combination with plate stackers, washers, and readers.
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. (Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 1150 [Terms] [Paper]