The brief
- 50,000+ units globally milk 2.5M+ cows daily in 50+ countries. Astronaut Max for 500–1,100 herds rolls out 2026.
- 200+ service centers in 9 clusters worldwide support global farm automation and dairy customers.
- 2,500 employees: engineers, IT specialists, technicians and farm advisors.
Technical approach
Vision System
Laser and camera teat detection
The robot arm uses laser and camera vision to locate teats precisely, improving consistency and reducing damage vs. manual systems.
Remote Management
Lely Hub software platform
Hub connects farm robots for remote monitoring, alerts and herd management via mobile app and web dashboard.
Scalability
Astronaut Max cluster system
Astronaut Max connects up to 18 robots in one control room. Single operator manages large herds; robots continue during maintenance.
