10+ years with milking robots – why results still disappoint

And what can be fixed without replacing your robots

Free 4dBarn webinar

Date: 19 February 2026
Time: 14:00 Finnish time (EET, UTC+2)

Live online webinar

This webinar is designed for experienced AMS users who expected more from robotic milking — and are still not fully satisfied with the results.

🔍 What you will learn in this webinar

Robots didn’t fail you. Barn design did.
We’re not here to sell robots. We’re here to fix what limits them.

In this webinar, you will learn:

Why many older AMS barns struggle to meet today’s labor-efficiency expectations
The most common layout mistakes in older AMS barns that limit cow flow and efficiency
What can realistically be improved without replacing your robots
When small layout changes deliver clear results — and when more is needed

You will also see real-life examples of AMS barns where performance improved through workflow and layout corrections, not new robot technology.

👤Who this webinar is for

Farmers with 10+ years of AMS experience
Herds where labor efficiency is lower than expected
Barns with frequent cow fetching, gate issues, or staff frustration
Producers who feel: “The robots should work better than this.”

Speaker Antti Puuri M.Sc. (Agr.) brings strong practical expertise to the team. Growing up on a farm, Antti has gained experience on his family farm and working on various dairy farms in Finland and abroad. This varied experience has given him valuable insight into how different factors affect the efficiency of the barn and the welfare of animals and people. Antti is convinced that every barn requires an individual approach in the design process.

Speaker Jouni Pitkäranta M.Sc. (Archit.) is a founder and chairman of the board in 4dBarn, a global leader in AMS facility design. He graduated from the Helsinki University of Technology in 2006. Before starting 4dBarn, Jouni worked on his own as a dairy barn designer and has designed approximately 1000 dairy barns. At 4dBarn, Jouni uses his architectural skills to create work efficient layouts and gate design to improve labor efficiency and cow comfort. Challenging remodeling projects inspire Jouni!

4dBarn team from Finland has helped more than 200 dairy farms globally from 60 cows to 2500 cows to achieve effortless and stress-free working days in their AMS barns. About 40 % of our project was remodeling! When you have all the right elements of efficient handling in your dairy facility, work with cows gets done with less labor.

Read more: how we don't just design a barn, we design your everyday work. Japanese customer's experience with the 4dBarn^® Designed - training programme. Dr Yuto Taira from Farmnote Dairy Platform inc. explains what it’s like to work in a remodeled barn.

Here is also an article, “Automatic milking system barn design for efficient workflow and labor savings,” by Jouni Pitkäranta, published in Progressive Dairy magazine.