A milking parlour and method for operating the same

摘要

The present invention relates to apparatus for milking an animal and provides a milking parlour (1) comprising a robotic manipulation device (25) and a milking stall (5) provided on a platform (3) moveable relative to the robotic manipulation device (25). An electric control system is adapted to vary the movement of the platform in response to the performance of the robotic manipulation device (25) in servicing the milking stall (5).