Drone footage of cows entering and exiting the robot from different routes. Should feel like a real working dairy, not a product film.
Sole Fullwood robotic milking dealer in Northern Ireland.
Our partners →From First Conversation To First Milking — And Beyond.
Choosing robotic milking is a journey. We're with you from the first conversation through to first milking — and long after.
- 01
First conversation
We visit your farm, understand how you work and discuss what you want robotic milking to achieve.
- 02
Farm design
We plan the layout, cow flow and building requirements around your farm before any equipment is ordered.
- 03
Installation
Installed, commissioned and prepared for the first cows to milk.
- 04
First milking
We're on hand as cows adapt to the new routine, helping you get the best possible start.
- 05
Long-term partnership
Ongoing servicing, technical support and practical advice throughout the life of your system.
Real cow imagery suitable for a clean, data-led treatment. No fake dashboard screenshots.
Data From Every Milking. Insight For Every Cow.
Every milking builds a clearer picture of each cow. Over time, the data reveals patterns in yield, visits and milking behaviour — helping you spot changes earlier and focus attention where it's needed.
- Milk Yield — Know exactly what each cow is producing.Track yield from every milking and see changes over time — not just the bulk tank total.
- Robot Visits — See how your cows use the robot.Track visit patterns and spot changes in a cow's normal routine.
- Milking Behaviour — See changes you can't easily see yourself.Monitor individual milking behaviour and identify patterns that may warrant a closer look.
- Attention Lists — Know which cows need your attention.The system brings relevant changes together, helping you focus your time where it's needed.
Cow Traffic, Your Way.
Every dairy farm is different. Buildings, feed passages, grazing routes and management systems all influence how cows move around the farm.
That's where K-Flow makes a real difference.
K-Flow is a flexible cow traffic system designed to give you greater freedom when planning how cows enter and leave the robot. Rather than forcing your farm into a fixed traffic pattern, it allows the installation to be configured around the natural flow and layout of your operation.
Multiple Routes. One Robot.
K-Flow offers flexible entry and exit configurations, allowing cow traffic to be designed around the individual layout and natural flow of your farm.
K-Flow interactive infographic or video, showing the entry and exit configurations.
This flexibility is particularly valuable when working with existing buildings, designing a new dairy, incorporating grazing access or planning more efficient cow movement throughout the farm.
Designed Around Your Farm.
K-Flow creates more possibilities when planning cow traffic. By giving you greater control over where cows enter and leave the robot, the overall system can be designed around the way your farm operates.
- Feed passages and loafing areas
- Grazing routes
- Different cow groups
- Treatment and handling areas
- Separation pens
- Existing buildings and infrastructure
Intelligent Entry Priority
Where two access routes are incorporated into an installation, intelligent priority management can help control cow access and keep traffic moving efficiently.
The system works around the natural movement of the herd while helping minimise unnecessary waiting and conflict at the robot.
Milking That Fits Your Management System.
The Fullwood Merlin can be integrated into both guided and free-flow cow traffic systems, giving you greater flexibility when designing your robotic milking setup. Whether you prefer structured cow movement or unrestricted access to the robot, the system can be designed around your buildings, herd and management approach.
Guided flow
Cows follow a structured route through the building, using selection gates to manage access to feed, rest and milking.
Free flow
Cows move freely around the shed and choose when to visit the robot, allowing a more open and flexible approach to cow traffic.
Guided flow and free flow compared. Takes an image, infographic or video.
A Milking Process Designed Around Every Cow.
Position. Prepare. Milk. Protect.
Close operational photo of the arm locating the udder.
Cow positioning
A 3D camera continuously tracks the cow’s position and movement within the robot, helping the system maintain an accurate picture of the cow as she moves. This works alongside the TDS2 laser detection system, which creates a precise three-dimensional map of the udder, accurately locating each teat and guiding the robotic arm for reliable attachment.
Close operational photo of the rotating brushes preparing the teats.
Teat preparation
Before milking begins, two rotating brushes gently clean and stimulate each teat, preparing the udder for a consistent and efficient milking.
After every cow, the brushes are automatically cleansed with teat disinfectant before preparing the next cow — supporting excellent hygiene and helping minimise the risk of cross-contamination.
Close operational photo showing individual quarter milking.
Individual quarter milking and monitoring
Each quarter is milked and monitored independently. Milk flow from every quarter is continuously measured throughout the milking process.
When milk flow from an individual quarter drops to its finishing point, the teat cup is automatically removed. The remaining quarters continue milking independently until their own milk flow indicates they are finished — ensuring every quarter receives the attention it needs for a thorough and efficient milking.
Close operational photo of the arm applying post-milking spray.
Post-milking care
Once milking is complete, the robotic arm positions itself beneath each teat and applies a precise post-milking disinfectant spray.
Treatment can be tailored to suit changing conditions throughout the year — from increased protection during higher-risk periods to moisturising teat care in cold or dry weather. By treating each teat individually, the system ensures thorough coverage to support teat hygiene and help protect the udder between milkings.
Four quarters. Four finishing times.
- Front leftMilkingCup removed
- Front rightMilkingCup removed
- Rear leftMilkingCup removed
- Rear rightMilkingCup removed
Why it matters
Quarters rarely finish together. Leaving a cup on a quarter that has already emptied means that teat continues to be milked when there is nothing left to take — which is uncomfortable for the cow and hard on the teat end. Removing each cup as its own quarter finishes helps reduce over-milking and supports teat condition and udder health.
Data, quarter by quarter
Because each quarter is measured separately, yield and flow are recorded per quarter rather than per cow. A quarter that starts behaving differently to the other three shows up in the figures, often before there is anything to see by eye.
Precision. Built To Last.
The Merlin's electric-driven arm is engineered for the realities of 24/7 dairy farming — combining precise movement, quiet operation and efficient performance with the robustness needed in a working dairy environment.
Quiet by design.
Smooth electric movement keeps the arm’s operation quiet, creating a calmer environment around the cow and reducing unnecessary mechanical noise.
Efficient by design.
Electric drive delivers power directly to the arm’s movements, without a hydraulic drive system.
Precision where it matters.
Controlled electric movement allows the arm to position accurately and consistently throughout teat preparation and attachment.
Built for the dairy environment
Electric drive above. Pneumatic robustness at the cluster.
Each part of the arm uses the technology best suited to its environment — precise, efficient electric drive for the main arm, with robust pneumatic actuation at the cluster working end.
Stainless throughout.
High-grade stainless steel construction, including the arm’s fasteners, provides excellent resistance to corrosion in the demanding dairy environment.
Farm-ready engineering.
Designed around the realities of dairy farming — moisture, washing, dirt and continuous daily use.
Built for 24/7 operation.
This isn’t equipment designed to work for a few hours a day. The Merlin is built to keep working around the clock, day after day, year after year.
Precision. Built to last.
Close detail of the robotic arm — ideally showing the stainless construction and the electric drive above the cluster. Takes one image, several, a video or a YouTube link.
Cell Counts, Measured At Every Milking.
FullCount automatically measures somatic cell counts during milking, providing valuable insight into milk quality and udder health. By monitoring cell counts directly through the Merlin, changes can be identified early, helping farmers respond quickly to potential issues and maintain consistently high milk quality.
FullCount unit on the robot, or the cell count reading shown on the HMI. Takes an image, several images, a video or a YouTube link.
Keep Valuable Milk Separate.
Not all milk belongs in the bulk tank. Colostrum and separated milk can be collected independently, allowing it to be retained for use where appropriate rather than entering the main milk supply.
The milk-for-use bucket unit on the robot.
Everything, At A Glance.
At the front of the Merlin, the intuitive touchscreen HMI puts the system's key information and controls within easy reach. From live milking progress and individual cow information to system status and performance data, you have a clear view of what is happening at any moment.
The interface presents each milking visually as it happens, while also providing access to individual cow records, historical information, system functions and key settings. It's a direct connection to the robot — allowing you to see what's happening now, look back at what has happened before and manage the system from one central point.
Clear information. Simple control. Everything, at a glance.
The HMI touchscreen at the front of the Merlin, ideally mid-milking so the live display is visible.
More Than A Display
- Monitor in real timeFollow live milking progress, milk flow, yield and individual teat status as it happens.
- Explore individual cow dataAccess cow-specific information and review records linked to each animal.
- Look back and analyseReview historical milking information, performance data and previous activity.
- Manage the systemAccess key functions, settings, cleaning programmes and operational controls directly from the robot.
- Stay informedView system status, notifications and important information from one central touchscreen.
We Don't Simply Install And Leave.
Installing the system is only the beginning. From commissioning and herd transition to ongoing service and support, our team is there to help you get the most from your investment.
- 01
Install
Your system is professionally installed and commissioned for your building.
- 02
Set up
We configure the system around your herd, with settings tailored at herd level or adjusted for individual cows — including personalised feeding strategies and feed curves.
- 03
Introduce the herd
We work alongside you to introduce cows to the system and help them understand their new routine.
- 04
The transition
As cows begin moving and milking independently, our team remains on hand to support the transition and ensure everything is progressing as it should.
- 05
Ongoing support & service
Long after the initial transition, we're still here. From routine servicing and technical support to advice as your herd and business evolve, our team is there to help keep your system performing at its best.
Commissioning or first automatic milking photography.
Support That Stays With You.
Customer Portal
Guides, documents and practical resources for getting the most from your system.
Access Customer Portal →Direct support
Support, 24/7, 365 days a year. When you need help you speak directly to the people who know your system — dairy farming doesn't stop at five o'clock, and neither do we.
Get in touch →Thinking About Robots?
The best time to talk is before the building work is decided. Start with a conversation about your farm.