Gemini - Single Box Milking Robot

Milking from behind

BouMatic has pioneered and patented a system that attaches the milking equipment from between the cow's back legs, creating a milking experience that is similar to that of a side by side parlour. This system uses an entirely cow-focused approach to automated milking and provides direct benefits when it comes to milking, animal welfare and protecting the system itself. The cow is relaxed, comfortable and free from the visual distraction of arm movement encouraging her to milk often and fast. It keeps her in her normal routine as it feels natural to her as opposed to an approach from the side.

From a safe and convenient position, the farmer can manually milk or treat cows when required. The robust stainless steel system and the rear-milking approach minimize the cow’s ability to kick or step forcefully on vital machine components.

Open view, happier cow

Through the open frame of the Gemini BouMatic Milking robot, the cow has an unobstructed view and therefore feels like she is still among the herd. This experience is even more enhanced in a double box system where cows stand freely but are still next to each other.

Individual quarter measurement

The milk from each individual teat is screened and analysed, and these data are displayed directly on all the farmer’s mobile devices, providing him with useful insights on milk quality and cow health. This consequently leads to better follow up and better herd health management overall.

Double up your performance

The Gemini single box milking robot is a 2-in-1 self-contained unit and, as a result, is quick and easy to install. It has an efficient, small footprint, one integrated machine room and unique in-box selection options. It therefore offers an unrivalled automatic milking solution for every farm type.

Optimal routing, cow flow

At BouMatic, we understand how important cow traffic routes are in the cowshed layout. Simple, open routes ensure smooth cow traffic, with cows that are calm. This improves milk production. A calm cow has less adrenaline, a greater supply of oxytocin and consequently will produce more milk. Since the Gemini milking robot stimulates smooth cow traffic, it will also help stimulate higher milk production. This, in combination with the layout of the cowshed is important for the cow’s comfort and well-being, improving her productivity and milk quality.

Grow with your herd

BouMatic offers a solution for every farm type and management style, regardless of herd size. Farmers with expansion plans can easily combine single and double box solutions in the same barn, customized to their individual farm needs, now and in the future.

Retrofit-friendly: Integrate into almost any stall configuration

Since there are very few remodelling requirements, this milking robot is ideally suited to fit into almost any stall configuration or to update older cowsheds with the latest in milking technology. There are several cowshed layouts to choose from that offer the best situation for optimal cow flow, integrating the milking robot into a clear routine of milking, eating and resting. This reduces building costs considerably. Our team of specialists is available for bespoke advice.

Integrated technical room, self-contained unit

The milking robot's operating area is completely closed off and is provided with a ventilation system. This design allows the milking robot to conform to specifications set by both the government and dairy processors. All components are easily accessible in the clear and spacious layout of the technical area. The system is hygienic, advanced and can easily be accessed and controlled remotely by the farmer or service technicians using a computer, smartphone and/or tablet.

Since the BouMatic milking robot needs very little room in the cowshed with its minimized footprint and unique positioning of the technical area, the paths of the dairy farmer and the cows will not cross. This also improves cow flow in general.

Plug & Play : quick and easy installation

Our milking robots are self-contained units, allowing for quick and easy installation. Few building alterations are required. Whether the cowshed is old or new, the milking robots can be placed almost anywhere for ideal cow flow. All you need is milk pipes, electricity, air pipes, water and an internet connection. Each system is thoroughly tested before leaving the BouMatic factory so that once installed at the dairy, the milking robot can be fully operational within a few hours.

Empower your dairy work flow with Gemini Robot Technology

DUALFIT: FETCH TWO CUPS AT ONCE

• The BouMatic milking robots are equipped with a unique dual attachment functionality; an intelligently designed mechanical head that allows the robot arm to fetch two cups at once resulting in efficient arm movement. By reducing the arm movement, this double grabber increases the cow through put and maximizes box performance.

BOUMATIC ADVANCED INTERFACE: COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE & COMPUTER

• The software technology in the BouMatic Robotics system is extremely user-friendly. There is a wealth of information and functions available to the farmer for making herd management decisions. The robot’s software and the brain behind the user interface is known as the BRI (BouMatic Robotic Interface). The latest version allows you to troubleshoot issues very effectively and easily.
• The user has multiple ways to access and manage information: smartphone, tablet, desktop computer as well as at the robot itself via a multi-functional touchscreen. All the important information the user needs can be accessed via this large, robust touchscreen which is installed on the robot. Both the PC and the touchscreen are equipped with powerful processors to automate functions and access key data. Even more importantly, these systems are easily accessible and very user-friendly.

TIME-OF-FLIGHT CAMERA: DETERMINE THE EXACT POSITION OF THE INDIVIDUAL TEATS

• The camera’s time-of-flight technology can determine the exact position of the individual teats. This very advanced new technology has given our milking robots superior attachment results. As it approaches, it conducts a 3D analysis of the teats, identifying the location more accurately. The waterproof stainless-steel 3D camera has a flat surface for easy cleaning.

TEAT TEACH SCREEN : ROBOT ADAPTS FOR COWS WITH PARTICULAR TEATS

• One of our favourite functions to use in the Gemini interface is the Teat Teach Screen. The camera brings up the image of the udder onto the screen. The operator can simply touch the teat ends on the image to ‘teach’ the camera where the teats are for that particular cow. This can be done for cows that have difficult teat placement. The robot will then remember the location of her teats when that cow enters the box again, and make the attachment process much more efficient.

UPGRADABLE VIA EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

• The BouMatic milking unit is easily upgradable via equipment and software. Since technological evolution in robot milking has sped up exponentially, you as a forward-thinking dairy farmer can easily follow up on the latest innovations in your existing robot. This is not the norm in the industry and is quite an advantage.

USER-FRIENDLY, EASY TO OPERATE BY ANYONE

• BouMatic’s complete robot is easy to operate. As it is quite user-friendly, you can easily hand over the management to another trained operator, saving yourself a great deal of time. Do you need extra time to focus on something else? Would you like spend time with your family or to enjoy a relaxing holiday? Don't worry, when you need time for other thing, almost anyone can be trained to properly operate the robot and take over when needed.

SC GUARD MILK MONITORING INSTRUMENT

• A new option on the Gemini milking robots is our SC-Guard, the milk monitoring instrument for Somatic Cell Count (SCC), which allows the farmer to monitor his cow’s health and treat preventively when necessary. The instrument automatically takes a milk sample during milking, which is analysed for sub-clinical mastitis based on the SCC in the earliest stages. This highly accurate device, allows the farmer to intervene quickly if necessary and monitor the trend and variation in the SCC. Early detection of sub-clinical mastitis followed by appropriate treatment reduces the risk of contamination and reduces the use and the amount farmers spend on antibiotics. Chances of recovery are increased, and loss of milk yield is reduced. Animal health and cost savings are secured.

REALTIME HEALTH MONITORING & GPS LOCALIZATION

• With BouMatic RealTime Activity, you have a powerful device at hand to locate and monitor your cows in real time. The farmer will now know at all times where his cows are located.
• With the eating time and rumination functionality the dairy farmer is able to give his cows the individual attention they deserve. The BouMatic neck tag provides extremely accurate heat detection with health monitoring. The dairy farmer is able to have individual data on each animal at any time — in real time. These details are needed to achieve optimal overall herd performance.
• Coupled with the BouMatic HerdMetrix™ phone app, the data are accessible anywhere so that the farm manager has a constant stream of data. He will be able to catch cows with health problems sooner and treat them accordingly. Moreover, the increasingly accurate insemination rates will quickly offer a return on investment.
• BouMatic RealTime is fully customizable for a range of alerts and sensitivities. It also allows the alert settings to be customized so the information is sent to whomever needs it the most.

Dimensions of the Gemini Single Box

Length: 18.37 ft (5.6m)

Width: 7.22 ft (1.6m)

Height: 7.87 ft (2.4m)

Weight: 5732 lbs (2600kg)

Smooth and easy cow flow

The integration of the selection options means that there is no need for extra fencing and gates. The milking robot is equipped with inputs and outputs on both sides, allowing cow selection to take place in the milking station.

3-way-selection option: grazing compatible

The BouMatic milking robot offers great possibilities to farms that wish to stimulate pasturing. Thanks to its integrated selection system, no extra fencing or selection gates are needed and the cows keep an open view. For dairy farms that have their robot installed further away from the gate to the grazing paddock, we offer the possibility to install an extra selection gate.

BouMatic RealTime Activity + Heat Detection with Health Monitoring

The BouMatic RealTime activity, health and rumination monitoring feature is also available for pasture-based dairy farms. It can cover large distances thanks to the (optional) auxiliary radio, which transmits data wirelessly to the main antenna radio, making all the advantages of health monitoring available topasture-based farms.

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Empower your dairy with Dairy specialist from BouMatic

Our well-trained dealer network is your first point of contact. They are always available 24/7 to check in on your system and to help where needed.

• We guide you from A to Z

Whenever you start up a BouMatic robotic milking system on your farm, the BouMatic specialists will always guide you to set it up right. We provide assistance with many aspects to smoothly integrate the robot into the farm. From conception and launch to your day-to-day operation, you can count on us to support you at every step and help you to milk your cows with peace of mind.

• Carefree milking

To service and keep your robot in optimal shape, BouMatic offers several service contract opportunities. Talk to our specialists to find the best service program to suit your farm. We strongly recommend taking out a service contract to ensure optimal running of your system. Entrust your system into the capable hands of our team of specialists who are always there when you need them.

• Custom leasing

If you are looking for flexible financing options, there are leasing options available from BouMatic specialists.