utonomous Feed Pusher Robot for Modern Farms

Key Specifications at a Glance

• Navigation: LiDAR + Vision + IMU, centimeter-level accuracy
• Maximum Pushing Speed: ≥120 m/min
• Maximum Climbing Angle: ≥15°
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
• Battery: 51.2V / 67Ah lithium, automatic wireless fast charging
• Working Time: 20+ hours per charge | Standby ≥1 week
• Protection Rating: IP56 (machine body) / IP65 (controller)
• Dimensions (L×W×H): 1450 × 1210 × 1110 mm (57.1 × 47.6 × 43.7 in)
• Weight: 450 kg (992 lb)
• Drive System: Four-wheel, dual-motor chassis

Product Overview

The HerdMech Feed Pusher Robot is a fully autonomous feed-pushing system built for modern dairy, beef cattle, and sheep operations. A modular platform combines a rugged mobile chassis, an electric push-blade mechanism, a 360° sensing suite, and a cloud management platform — keeping fresh feed within reach of your herd around the clock, with minimal daily manual intervention.

Guided by LiDAR, vision cameras, and an IMU, the robot navigates barn aisles with centimeter-level accuracy and automatically plans the most efficient route for your layout. It is rated to climb grades of 15° or steeper — comfortably covering typical barn floor slopes — and operates reliably from -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F). An IP56 (machine body) / IP65 (controller) protection rating lets it withstand the dust, humidity, and ammonia common to livestock housing.

A single charge of its 51.2V/67Ah lithium battery delivers 20+ hours of working time, with automatic wireless fast charging restoring a full charge in roughly 3.7 hours and standby time of a week or more between active duty cycles. Sized for the daily feed-pushing demands of mid-to-large operations, it is built to run continuously across multiple barns without interruption.

Key Features

Automatic Feed Pushing

• Precision Navigation — LiDAR, vision, and IMU sensor fusion deliver centimeter-level positioning accuracy throughout the barn.
• Smart Path Planning — automatically calculates the optimal feed-pushing route based on barn layout and preset paths.
• 24/7 All-Weather Operation — runs continuously around the clock, in any weather condition.
• Adaptive Pushing Strategy — adjusts pushing speed and blade angle in real time based on feed pile height, density, and distribution, spreading feed evenly without damaging flooring.
• Flexible Work Modes — Timed mode for scheduled daily pushes, Feeding mode synced to your farm’s feeding routine, or Manual mode for tasks such as regrouping or trough cleaning.

Intelligent Monitoring System

• Feed Level Monitoring — tracks remaining feed in real time so staff always know when to restock, reducing both shortages and waste.
• Operation Status Logging — records travel path, working hours, push frequency, motor load, and battery level, with historical charts and automatic alerts for unusual patterns; data exports daily, weekly, or monthly and can integrate with your existing TMR feeding and herd-management software.
• Fault Self-Diagnosis — a multi-layer diagnostic engine continuously evaluates the mechanical, electrical, and sensing/navigation subsystems.
• Emergency Stop & Obstacle Detection — an emergency-stop button, anti-collision safety edge, and real-time camera/LiDAR detection halt the robot instantly and trigger an alert whenever its path is blocked.
• Predictive Maintenance — every unit keeps a full lifecycle digital record of component serial numbers, runtime, and service history; predictive algorithms forecast the remaining life of belts, bearings, and batteries 7–15 days ahead, while on-site technicians with diagnostic tablets and remote expert video support resolve most common faults within two hours.

Technical Specifications

Special Features

• Automatic feed-pushing distance adjustment
• Optional roller-shutter door control
• Video playback and remote live video
• Remote smartphone control
• Overseas network connectivity (optional)
• Wi-Fi connectivity (optional)
• Forage recognition with feed-intake and leftover-feed feedback
• Remote equipment safety monitoring
• Quick deployment — the push blade automatically lowers when entering a barn and raises when exiting, with extension angle adjusted automatically based on forage volume
• Traffic-light coordination — an optional signal light at the barn entrance synchronizes the robot’s movement with feed-delivery vehicles

Safety Configuration & Indicators

• Offline alarm
• Fault alarm
• Work indicator & status lighting
• Rear safety contact edge (bumper sensor)
• Low-battery alarm
• SMS and phone-call alerts
• Obstacle avoidance (pedestrians, electric vehicles, etc.)
• Sensor fault-detection alerts
• Turn-signal and brake-light indicators
• Voice prompts (reverse warning, work-status alerts) to keep nearby personnel safe

Cloud Management Platform

• Real-time vehicle/robot status
• Feed-pushing task completion tracking
• Live battery level, mileage, and runtime data
• Live video feed
• Alert notifications
• Task logs — pushing time, route, and power consumption

Why Choose the HerdMech Feed Pusher Robot

High Efficiency, Low Energy Use

A single robot can service 2–4 barns, supporting feed-pushing cycles as frequent as once per hour. Energy-efficient motors and an intelligent power-management system keep running costs down, while the modular design makes maintenance simple and affordable.

Highly Intelligent

The robot continuously refines its own operating strategy based on real-time forage conditions, can be monitored and controlled remotely through a smartphone app, and connects seamlessly with your existing farm management software for a single, unified view of your feeding operation.

Safe & Reliable

Multiple layers of protection — LiDAR, a safety contact edge, and an emergency-stop button — work together with real-time obstacle detection to keep the robot, your herd, and your staff safe. An industrial-grade build ensures stable, dependable operation over years of continuous use.

Applications

The HerdMech Feed Pusher Robot is built for dairy cow barns, beef cattle barns, sheep barns, and similar livestock housing with paved or hardened flooring — a versatile fit for single-barn farms and multi-barn, multi-species operations alike.

Installation, Service & Support

• Installation & Commissioning: On-site setup by a professional team, with solutions customized to your barn layout, plus full technical guidance and operator training.
• After-Sales Service: 24-hour technical support, remote fault diagnosis, and scheduled maintenance visits, backed by round-the-clock remote monitoring.
• Software Upgrades: Regular software updates, ongoing feature improvements, and continued technical training as the platform evolves.

Each unit ships in a protective wooden crate for safe delivery worldwide.

Ready to automate feed pushing on your farm? Contact the HerdMech team today to discuss your barn layout and request a customized quote.