Development of a robotic feeder to provide a balanced diet for cattle

A robotic feeder is used on farms with cattle. This is an autonomous device that automatically moves around the farm and performs the function of receiving, mixing feed and automatically issuing a dosed feed mixture to cattle. The use of a robotic feeder for the preparation of a high-quality and balanced diet will make it possible to implement the optimal feeding regime, reduce the risk of cattle disease, reduce the cost of maintenance personnel and facilitate human labor. The purpose of the study is to review the design and description of the functions of the robotic feeder. In this study, an analysis of the main structural elements of modern feeders is carried out. During the analysis, a theoretical study was carried out and a description of the main structural elements that a robotic feeder should have. The algorithm of operation of the robotic feeder is described. A diagram of the operation of a robotic feeder is shown, which controls the quality of the prepared mixture and distributes a high-quality feed mixture to cattle, and also describes in detail the principle of operation of the feeder processes and their interactions.