Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot lets cows milk themselves

If cow milking recalls a bucolic image of a farmer strolling out to the barn with a bucket and stool, then the 21st century will be a disappointment to those raised on James Herriot stories. A case in point is the Astronaut 4 from Dutch agricultural firm Lely. With this robotic milker, the farmer needn't come any closer to the action than a readout on a smartphone, leaving the cows to get on with the milking themselves... Continue Reading Lely Astronaut A4 milking robot lets cows milk themselves

Section: Good Thinking

Tags: Agriculture, Food, Robotic

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