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Lely celebrates 10 years of Discovery Collector
A decade of automated barn cleaning innovation
Maassluis, 1st of September 2026 – Lely proudly marks another major milestone: 10 years of the Lely Discovery Collector. For a decade, this robotic manure collection solution has supported dairy farmers worldwide in improving barn hygiene, enhancing cow welfare and increasing labour efficiency — and did you know Lely is now approaching the installation of its 10,000th Discovery Collector?
Lely celebrates 10 years of Discovery Collector
A decade of proven performance in the shed
Since its launch, the Lely Discovery Collector has supported transform how many dairy farmers keep their sheds clean. By combining vacuum-based manure collection with intelligent navigation, the Collector is designed to provide a consistent and thorough cleaning solution, even in narrower alleys and difficult-to-reach areas.
Over the past ten years, thousands of farmers have adopted the Discovery Collector as part of their daily operations. Its ability to operate autonomously, day and night, supports:
- Improved cow health and welfare through cleaner walking surfaces
- Reduced labour intensity, freeing up time for farmers to focus on herd management
- Flexible shed design possibilities, thanks to its compact size and manoeuvrability
The continuous development of the Discovery Collector, along with insights gathered from farmers across the globe, has ensured the system keeps evolving to meet on-farm needs.
Supporting modern dairy farming worldwide
As dairy farming continues to evolve, solutions like the Discovery Collector play a key role in enabling farmers to optimise efficiency while maintaining high standards of animal care and sustainability.
Ten years after its introduction, the Discovery Collector continues to support dairy farmers worldwide in their daily operations. Its proven performance and continuous development have contributed to the growing adoption of robotic shed cleaning solutions across a wide variety of dairy farming systems.
Looking ahead: towards the 10,000th Discovery Collector
In addition to celebrating 10 years of innovation, Lely is approaching another remarkable milestone: the upcoming delivery of the 10,000th Discovery Collector.
This achievement highlights the growing global adoption of automated shed cleaning solutions and underlines the trust farmers' place in the Lely Discovery Collector.
In the coming weeks, Lely will share more updates around this milestone.
👉 Stay tuned via our website and social media channels to follow the journey towards the 10,000th Discovery Collector.
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