From our friends at PRO-DAIRY 

Robotic milking systems (also referred to as automatic milking systems or voluntary milking systems) were introduced to the U.S. in 2000 and current labor costs and shortages are spurring increased adoption. A robotic milking system (RMS) is a voluntary milking system that gives individual cows the freedom to enter the milking unit at their discretion. The fact sheet series covers management changes and considerations, designing and starting up a new RMS facility, and the pros and cons of different cow flow strategies.

Access the original content from the PRO-DAIRY website here 

The material is divided into 5 fact sheets:

Part 1: Overview of RMS

Part 2: RMS Management Changes and Considerations

Part 3: Designing and Setting up a New RMS Facility

Part 4: Starting Up a New RMS Facility

Part 5: Cow Flow Strategies 

If you transitioned or are thinking about adopting RMS and have questions about feeding and managing cows under this system please contact Camila Lage at cd546@cornell.edu and/or 607-422-6788