Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic focusing apparatus for the microscopic examination of a plurality of spatially distributed (biological) samples, whereby an object stage that is vertically movable relative to the microscope has a carriage that is translatable along the x-axis and y-axis and a sample stage that is translatable along the z-axis and is mounted on the carriage. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for automatic focusing and microscopic examination of a plurality of spatially distributed biological samples, through a microscope having an object stage that is vertically movable relative to the microscope.
Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic focusing apparatus for the microscopic examination of a plurality of spatially distributed (biological) samples, whereby an object stage that is vertically movable relative to the microscope has a carriage that is translatable along the x-axis and y-axis and a sample stage that is translatable along the z-axis and is mounted on the carriage. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for automatic focusing and microscopic examination of a plurality of spatially distributed biological samples, through a microscope having an object stage that is vertically movable relative to the microscope.