Teat spraying is one of the most important hygiene steps in a dairy operation, and one of the most time-consuming to do consistently by hand. Automation Solutions & Robotics has developed a robotic teat spray system specifically for the Australian dairy environment, built around a Fanuc 6-axis industrial robot with mechanical components manufactured in Victoria.
This isn’t an imported system adapted for Australian conditions. It was designed here for the conditions dairy farmers actually deal with.
What the System Does
The robot synchronises with the rotary platform and applies disinfectant spray to each cow’s teats with twin stainless steel spray nozzles. Spray patterns and volumes are adjustable to suit your herd and your product. The system achieves 4 second stall times with a single robot, making it suitable for both modest and large herd platforms.
The spray path can be adjusted in real time from the touchscreen HMI on-site, so if your herd changes or you need to tweak coverage, you don’t need to call anyone. The system is designed to be easy to self-diagnose and maintain.
Built for the Dairy Environment
Dairy is a harsh environment for automation equipment. Moisture, dust, cleaning chemicals, and the general demands of a working farm will kill hardware that isn’t rated for it. This system is built with that in mind.
The robot is optioned with Severe Dust Liquid Protection (SDLP) and all mounting components are galvanised. The design prioritises longevity over specification sheet appeal.
No Lock-In, No Corporate Agreements
One of the practical advantages of this system is what it doesn’t require. There’s no need for a corporate agreement, no connection to dairy management software, and no dependency on a proprietary platform. The system works with your existing teat spray solution infrastructure and utilises existing system signals. It integrates with new or existing platforms with little or no modification.
That matters for farmers who’ve been burned by supplier lock-in before.
The Hardware
The robot is a Japanese-manufactured Fanuc 6-axis industrial robot, chosen for reliability and support availability in Australia. Mechanical components are manufactured in Victoria. The control system maintains constant synchronisation with platform movement and includes electro-mechanical safety systems to protect livestock throughout the process.
Is It Right for Your Farm?
The system suits rotary dairy platforms and is designed to scale from smaller operations to large commercial herds. If you’re currently spraying manually and want a consistent, reliable automated alternative that doesn’t require you to sign up to a software ecosystem, this is worth a conversation.
Quoted stall times are measured on a test farm — results may vary depending on platform configuration and herd.
See a recent installation: Robotic Teat Sprayer Project.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms does it work with?
The system is designed to interface with new or existing rotary dairy platforms with little or no modification required.
What are the stall times?
4 seconds per stall with a single robot, measured on a test farm. Results may vary depending on platform and herd configuration.
Does it require dairy management software?
No. There’s no corporate agreement required and no connection to dairy management software needed. It works with your existing infrastructure and signals.
How is it rated for the dairy environment?
The robot is optioned with Severe Dust Liquid Protection (SDLP) and mounting components are galvanised for longevity in the dairy environment.
Where is it manufactured?
The Fanuc robot is Japanese-manufactured. Mechanical components are made in Victoria, Australia.
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