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Barn Robot Event

Hall 13

Autonomous, adaptive agricultural systems are becoming increasingly important for practical farming, as the availability of qualified labour is decreasing and many new systems are able to react to changing conditions during the process with the help of sensors. This development is not only taking place in the field, but also in the barn with a view to improving animal welfare, reducing environmental pollution, optimising working conditions and ensuring profitability.

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The Barn Robot Event is organised in close cooperation between the Chamber of Agriculture of North Rhine-Westphalia, the University of Bonn and the DLG and takes place every two years at the Düsser Milchviehtage and EuroTier in Hanover with a different focus.

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The Barn Robot Event at EuroTier 2024 is dedicated to the topic of automatic feed pushing in cattle barns. Live demonstrations during the trade fair will showcase feed pusher robots in practical use on a prepared area.

Exhibitors participating in 2024

Lely – Juno J2

Lely introduced the first generation of the Lely Juno back in 2008. With the Juno J2, Lely presents the next generation of the automatic feed pusher. The J2 has a total width of 110 centimeters (cm) with a height of 115 to 155 cm and a length of 110 cm. The weight is 620 kilograms. According to Lely, the aim in developing the J2 was to optimize ease of maintenance and reduce operating costs. The robot is equipped with ultrasonic sensors and magnetic sensors. The Lely Juno follows the feed fences ultrasonically on both sides of the feed table. The Lely Juno automatically keeps further away from the feed fence when a lot of feed is registered and moves closer where there is less feed. It has no turning radius, as it can turn on the spot. The Juno J2 can also drive outside the barn. It is not possible to give concentrated feed.

Sveaverken – RoboPusher Nimbo

The Nimbo feed pusher from Sveaverken is able to find its way around the barn independently with the help of visual navigation technology. The robot recognizes obstacles with the help of a 3D camera. According to Sveaverken, this reduces the amount of work involved in converting the feed alley. Only magnets need to be installed around the charging station and at the end/beginning of the feed alley. The overall width of the Nimbo is 108 cm in diameter. It is 112 cm high and weighs 420 kg (optionally 520 kg). The speed of the robot can also be adjusted in three stages via a cell phone app and radio connection. There is no provision for concentrated feeding.

CRD – Alim'Slim

The CRD robot “Alim'Slim” is a fully automatic and autonomous robot. It pushes the feed back so that the animals have fresh feed available around the clock. The farmer can drive the routes himself. According to CRD, an additional technician is not required for this. The routes can be programmed via the touchscreen display and app. The number of routes is unlimited. The robot works both indoors and outdoors and can handle inclines of up to 13 percent. It is controlled automatically via a laser mapping system.

Rovibec – Ranger

With a speed of around 30 meters per minute, the Ranger from Rovibec is the fastest of the registered automatic feed pushers. It moves with the help of a magnetic strip embedded in the ground and pushes the feed back to the fences. The robot adapts to the amount of feed available and has unlimited programmable departures. The robot can be operated using a cell phone and offers Wi-fi connectivity so that operating status, email notification, or event history can be reached at any time. Rovibec offers different models of the Ranger, depending on the number of cows in the barn.

Schauer – Faro

The Faro feed pusher from Schauer can dispense attractant feed while driving. This is made possible by an optimally designed concentrated feed dispenser, according to Schauer. It is also possible to push the feed to the left and right. This should save time and energy and prevent empty runs. Its self-cleaning mechanism guarantees a hygienic feeding process. Feed residues can easily escape during pushing by automatically opening the scraper bar. The robot can be maneuvered using an app. Operating status and log data are recorded and can be called up at any time.

Wasserbauer – Butler Gold Pro

According to Wasserbauer, the Butler Gold Pro from Wasserbauer has a patented auger conveyor that is designed to ensure optimum loosening and mixing of the feed. An integrated cleaning bar ensures that hardly any fines (concentrated feed) remain on the floor. An intelligent charging station determines whether the Butler Gold needs to be charged or not. The Butler Gold Pro has a weight of 750 kg and orients itself via magnetic pins in the floor both inside and outside the barn. The device can be accessed from any location, settings can be made and updates or automatic data backups can be carried out via the connection to the Wi-Fi network. The robot's sensor technology includes a variety of functions: magnetic sensors, gyroscope, mechanical touch sensors and motor current monitoring. In addition, the feed pusher can be equipped with a lure feed container with up to two components and thus supply different groups of animals in a targeted manner (quantity, time, etc.).

JOZ – Moov 2.0

The MOOV 2.0 starts its route at the charging station. This can be located inside or outside the barn. The routes of the feed pusher robot are set by the user. An unlimited number of routes can be set. The feed pusher can turn left and right. This prevents empty runs and allows the robot to work more efficiently. The MOOV 2.0 can also lift the apron to overcome obstacles and slopes. With a speed of 12 meters per minute, the MOOV 2.0 is also suitable for larger barns, according to JOZ. The MOOV 2.0 has an overall width of 128 cm, with a height of 101.5 cm and a length of 128 cm. The weight is 680 kg.

EuroTier exhibitors have the following advantages by participating in the Barn Robot Event:

Product placement

outside the main stand

Attractive presentation

of themed exhibits as part of a DLG spotlight

Moderated live presentation

(in German and English) of the exhibits at fixed times on all days of the fair

Booking of an

extra stand directly at the Barn Robot Event (optional). Even better visibility for your company plus direct contact with potential customers.

Presentation

of performance characteristics of the equipment and their operating conditions

Maximum attention

through the separate promotion of the event

Keep up to date

Thanks to detailed reports after the trade fair

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Spotlight Barn Robot Event 2022