DeLaval Teat Spray Robot Wins AgTech Breakthrough Award
The TSR2 is awarded Overall Agriculture Robotics Solution of the Year
TORONTO, Ont. (Aug. 22, 2024) – DeLaval, a global leader in dairy farming solutions, is honoured to announce that the DeLaval teat spray robot TSR2 was selected as the Overall Agriculture Robotics Solution of the Year in the 2024 AgTech Breakthrough Awards. DeLaval TSR2, which was introduced late last year, optimizes the critical task of pre- and post-teat spray application for rotary milking systems, offering improved cow health and safer, faster operation—all of which helps contribute to less labour and better cash flow.
"We are thrilled to receive this esteemed recognition for the DeLaval teat spray robot TSR2,” said Jeff Hahn, DeLaval’s Solution Manager for rotaries in North America. “This award is a testament to our dedication of providing dairy farmers with innovative agricultural technology by utilizing cutting-edge robotics.”
The TSR2 uses advanced camera technology, DeLaval InSight™, mounted on a robotic arm, leading to superior teat identification and spray accuracy of up to 99%. This intelligent application helps ensure the right amount of teat dip is applied to each teat, rather than the cow’s udder, promoting optimal teat health and reducing infection risk.
"With the TSR2, we aimed to redefine teat spraying by combining precision, speed and reliability," said Hahn. “This new robot is 20% faster than the first model and can spray up to one cow every six seconds or 600 cows per hour, setting a new industry standard for efficiency.”
By automating the teat spraying process, the TSR2 also reduces the environmental impact associated with manual labour and improves resource efficiency. The robot’s precision application minimizes the use of teat dip products, further contributing to sustainable farming practices.
The AgTech Breakthrough Awards team researches, analyses and recognizes the breakthrough leaders in the most competitive technology categories. This year alone, over 1,900 nominations were submitted for evaluation. All award nominations were evaluated and scored by their expert panel of judges, representing a mix of technical, business, academic and marketing expertise within the industry.