--- a
+++ b/aiagents4pharma/talk2biomodels/tools/utils.py
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+
+"""
+Utility functions for T2B tools.
+"""
+
+import basico
+
+def get_model_units(model_object):
+    """
+    Get the units of the model.
+
+    Args:
+        model_object: The model object.
+
+    Returns:
+        dict: The units of the model.
+    """
+    model_units = basico.model_info.get_model_units(model=model_object.copasi_model)
+    model_units_y = model_units['quantity_unit']
+    model_units_x = model_units['time_unit']
+    return {'y_axis_label': model_units_y, 'x_axis_label': model_units_x}