This may not be the first robotic milker to hit the parlor, but nonetheless, AgriMarketing is reporting that a new model from Lely will have several new features.

For more than 50 years, Lely has been a global frontrunner in the development of advancements in farm equipment. In 1992, Lely first introduced its Astronaut robotic milking system with the goal of enhancing productivity, reducing overall operational costs and providing dairy farmers with the necessary tools to increase herd productivity through better herd management. With more than 3,700 Astronaut robotic milking system installations worldwide, Lely has secured its position as the world leader in robotic milking systems.

Lely has a wide variety of brochures about automatic milking on their website for your perusal.