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Pardon the language, but holy shit that is cool. If anybody is reading this and didn't click on that youtube link, click on it. This is seriously amazing.

• cconcepts 10y ago
  They're becoming pretty commonplace. A friend runs a farm that uses them. The cows come in to be milked when they want to be, which averages about 2.2 times per day, they enjoy getting milked. A back scratching machine gives them a rub (which they love) and they stroll leisurely back to their paddock to eat more of their favourite thing; grass. Staffing costs are much lower along with the subsequent disasters and animal problems caused by thoughtless staff. The cows are happier than ever and milk production is record-breaking.
  • blhack 10y ago
    That is really awesome to hear.
  • david-given 10y ago
    Here's the back scratcher, made by the same people who do the self-service milking machine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9paVtU4NmQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9paVtU4NmQ I remember seeing DeLaval say that the back scratcher is their most popular product --- among both humans and cows! Their corporate website looks a bit threadbare (last update 2015), but their Youtube channel has recent videos; I hope they're doing all right, but their products look amazingly cool.
    • david-given 10y ago
      Because their products look cool. Stupid fingers.
• spiderfarmer 10y ago
  My parents installed their first milking robot about 12 years ago. They are now onto 2 more modern robots. The first milking robot was manufactured in _1994_!