Spoctopus has landed: Biosero’s space octopus mascot

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January 24, 2025  |  Team Biosero

Spoctopus is excited to lend a tentacle (or eight) to anyone who wants to explore the deep unknown. In order to do that effectively, collaboration and ingenuity are key, which Spoctopus always prioritizes with ease.

Just as Spoctopus excels with sharp insights to thrive in space, it serves as a reminder to Biosero to support labs in navigating the complex, data-driven, and automated lab landscape. This comprehensive approach to supporting lab partners will mean Spoctopus will appear more in Biosero’s materials.

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Meet Spoctopus: The Space Octopus Empowering Labs

Your friendly advocate is here to assist you in launching your lab to new heights. Spoctopus approaches challenges with curiosity and hopes to remind everyone of what strengths they have to complete their mission.

Reaching any goal is a team effort, and intelligent beings understand that it takes communication and synergy to create novel insights. If Spoctopus ever found itself in an elevator pitch, it would probably describe itself as:

  • Agile and nimble
  • An out-of-the-box thinker
  • A multi-tasker
  • An advocate for everyone they come across

The Story Behind Our Mascot

What Makes Spoctopus Unique?

A master multi-tasker, Spoctopus uses eight tentacles to build connections between gadgets while propelling forward into the unknown. With the attitude that the unknown is simply “a friend we haven’t met yet,” Spoctopus sees itself as a guide, helping others foster their sense of innovation.

Advocating for labs is Spoctopus’s calling. Its greatest ambition is to show everyone it collaborates with that they already possess the tools needed to dive into new depths of discovery. But why space? Why an octopus? Spoctopus is drawn to these elements of its identity because:

  • A space explorer: Space is the ultimate unknown—daunting and vast, yet full of potential for discovery. Exploring space starts with asking the right questions, as important as finding the answers. Equipped with a helmet and the flexibility of a creature without vertebrae, Spoctopus can adapt to any environment, analyze its surroundings (get it?), and ask the right questions to navigate the unknown.
  • An octopus: Agile. Intelligent. An octopus is a natural jack-of-all-trades, capable of performing complex actions simultaneously with eight tentacles. Octopi are also incredibly intelligent, as they can change their color and texture to match their environment, mimic other organisms, and use all the tools around them to accomplish their goals with ingenuity and creativity.
  • A technological edge: Spoctopus relies on wearable tech to navigate unknown environments. Its helmet is a trusted companion, enabling the exploration of new destinations while protecting unforeseen, harmful variables. When you combine all these traits, you get a guide ready to help you face the unknown with optimism and confidence.

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How Spoctopus Embodies Biosero’s Values

Spoctopus likes to approach unseen variables with an attitude of “we just aren’t acquainted yet.” Why does that matter to Biosero? Having a friendly face like Spoctopus reminds everyone to approach challenges with a curious attitude.

Spoctopus also reminds us at Biosero that innovation doesn’t have to be all work and no play. Scientific discovery isn’t just about logging data or pipetting assays—it’s about the excitement, creativity, and fun of exploring new ideas. It’s a reminder that the journey of discovery is filled with endless possibilities.

Just like a space exploration team, Spoctopus symbolizes the forward-thinking, adaptable spirit of Biosero — constantly pushing boundaries and embracing new technologies to solve complex problems. Just as each tentacle works in harmony, Spoctopus highlights Biosero’s collaborative approach to achieving outstanding results together.

A New Chapter with Spoctopus as Part of the Biosero Family

Spoctopus isn’t just a mascot—it’s a mission-driven guide, ushering in a new era of discovery. It embodies Biosero’s unwavering commitment to empowering labs with cutting-edge technology, transforming our mission statement into a promise of innovation and support.

Spoctopus is here to make innovation and collaboration the core of everything we do. Collaboration starts with a conversation, and you can connect with us on our LinkedIn or through our contact us form. If you want the latest news on what new technology Spoctopus is helping us with, subscribe to our newsletter for an insider scoop.

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