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RMS's are automatic milking robots.  Cows are able to visit the machines voluntarily or can be lead to them where they are able to be milked.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/automatic-milking-systems#:~:text=Milking%20robots%20are%20automatic%20milking,10%E2%80%9315%25%20higher%20production.

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The first RMS was invented in 1992 by Alexander van der Lely and Karel van den Berg.  It was called the Lely Astronaut. https://www.lelylife.com/lely-celebrates-25-years-of-robotic-milking-advancements

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In 2003, the A2 Lely Astronaut was created.  This new model uses a static teat detection system along with an improved vacuum. https://www.lely.com/us/about-lely/our-company/history/

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In 2005 the Lely and Berg duo created a technology and maintenance update to the robot that promised more flexibility and reliability.  It also included a new design.  https://www.lelynet.com/_layouts/15/document/TechDocHandler.aspx?name=D-A001EN_-.pdf&mode=view

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In 2010, the A4 was produced.  It was the first of it's kind made with a modular design.  The main unit included a central vacuum and a self cleaning structure.  History - Lely

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Created in 2018, the A5 is the superior robotic milking system created by Lely.  It allows cows more freedom by allowing them to decide if the want to eat, drink, or be milked at the machine. https://info.lely.com/en-us/a5advantage

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Lely Astronaut was created to help dairy farmers.  For a lot of dairy farms, it's hard to find employees because of the hard work and long hours.  The RMS can help farms continue to milk, and make more money in doing so.  The technology embedded in the A5 has made it much easier to be a dairy farmer.  The A5 has the technology to know specific information about the cow entering the machine based off of a number the cows wear on a collar.  For example, if a cow lacks milk in a quarter of it's udder, the robot will milk that quarter less than the rest of the udder.  Cows are not all made the same, and this RMS is built with more flexibility to ensure more of the farmers herd is being milked.  The machines information on the herd can also be reached by your smartphone.  The Lely Astronaut A5 has opened a new door of technology for dairy farmers, and has proved to be one of the most important innovations in agriculture to date.