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Robotic barn · Fully autonomous

OptiDuo Robotic Feed Refresher

DeLaval · Sweden

DeLaval's robotic feed pusher-and-remixer — unlike plain pushers, a twin-spiralled rotating auger remixes the ration while repositioning it at the feed fence, keeping roughage strands intact so refused compacted feed stays appetising. Adaptive Drive adjusts speed and track to feed type and quantity; runs around the clock, up to 10 trips a day. Direct competitor to the Lely Juno.

At a glance

Best for

Robotic-milking or free-stall dairy herds that want feed pushed AND remixed 24/7 — especially where compressed, sorted-through TMR is depressing intake at the fence.

Avoid if

You only need simple feed pushing at the lowest cost — a plain pusher (e.g. Lely Juno) is a simpler machine; or your alleys or floors fall outside DeLaval's installation envelope (works on slopes up to 5%).

Not suitable for

Feeding itself (it does not dispense a ration — see Lely Vector or Hetwin Aramis for feeding systems); arable or field work.

Specifications

Power sourceBattery-electric, self-charging at docking station
Required tractor powerNot applicable
DimensionsNot disclosed
WeightNot disclosed
Min farm sizeNot disclosed
ProductivityUp to 10 feed-alley trips per day, 24/7 operation; multiple barns and varying alley widths supported
Max speedNot disclosed
SensorsObstruction sensors — stops automatically for people or animals and resumes when clear
ConnectivityProgrammed routes/schedules via DeLaval system; optional concentrate dispenser
Compatible toolsTwin-spiralled rotating auger (remix + reposition) · Adaptive Drive speed/track adjustment
Configurations
OptiDuoStandard robotic feed refresher
OptiDuo with concentrate dispenserOptional dispenser attracts cows to the feed fence while refreshing

Price & ROI

Price (EUR)Not disclosed
Native priceNot disclosed
Price verifiedNot disclosed
Business modelBuy via DeLaval dealer network; installation with charging/docking station
Ongoing costDealer service contract; battery and wear parts
MaintenanceScheduled service through DeLaval dealers; robot self-docks to recharge
Payback modelOptiDuo Robotic Feed Refresher · DeLaval
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Verified outcomes

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Feed weigh-back (refusals)Costongoing · DeLaval OptiDuo product page (US)
Weigh-back reduced to ~1% with up to 10 trips/dayVendor-claimedwas: Conventional feed management
Feed pushing labourLabourper year · DeLaval OptiDuo product page (US)
Fully automated; DeLaval cites up to ~$2,500/year labour savingVendor-claimedwas: Manual pushing several times daily
Milk yield from higher intakeYieldongoing · DeLaval OptiDuo product page (US)
up to +2 kg/dayVendor-claimedCompressed, less appetising feed at the fence → Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg) more milk per cow per day claimed

EU context

CE markingCE marked as a DeLaval barn machine
EU Machinery RegulationPlaced on the EU market by DeLaval under the EU machinery regime; CH access via CH–EU Mutual Recognition Agreement
AI Act relevanceOut of high-risk scope; barn navigation and feed handling automation only
CAP subsidyEligible under rural-development livestock modernisation schemes in several member states

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Demo
Demo video on fileManufacturer-hosted · last checked 2026-07-16
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