The Falcon 400 Pro feeding robot from Polish manufacturer Euromilk is a fully electric and autonomous machine that can cut and load silage from a 3.0m tall clamp.
Previewed at a Polish trade fair recently, the 4.0m³ mixing tub contains six paddles and eight knives that mix and cut the feed. The company reckons that this technique is faster and requires less power than a small vertical mixing auger.
In addition to loading clamp silage, the milling head can also fill the tub with baled straw and hay. At the top of the mixing drum is a hatch where concentrates and minerals can be added.
It depends on the material and driving distances, but the robot is said to be capable of mixing and feeding up to 18t a day, which the Polish manufacturer reckons is sufficient for 300 to 350 cows.
The robot navigates with the help of GPS-RTK. Obstacles are detected by a 3D camera in combination with ultrasonic sensors. Pneumatic bumpers are fitted all around the machine as are emergency stop buttons.
The 3.5m long x 1.5m wide vehicle requires a feed aisle with a minimum width of 2.5m. Feed can be distributed to both left and right and height of the unloading belt is 90cm.
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