PAID ACCESS | Published on : 20-Jan-2026 | Pages: 47-53 | Doi : 10.37446/edibook202024/47-53
Managing animal waste is a critical part of maintaining environmental sustainability, public health, and livestock productivity. However, traditional methods are often hazardous, labour-intensive, and not always effective in reducing pollution or maintaining hygiene. In modern days, robotic systems are transforming the way animal waste is handled on farms. Technologies like automated scrapers and mobile robots to drones and sensor-based systems are making it possible to clean, collect, and manage waste more efficiently and safely. By using artificial intelligence and smart sensors, modern robotic systems can navigate farm environments, adapt to different conditions, and even analyze data to improve overall farm operations. In addition to improving cleanliness and reducing labour costs, robotic waste management helps lower greenhouse gas emissions and supports better animal health and welfare. This chapter provides an insight about the evolution, practical application, and future prospects of robotic systems in animal waste management, emphasizing their transformative impact on contemporary livestock farming practices. It also looks at the challenges, such as the high cost of implementation and the need for regular maintenance, while offering insights into how these technologies can be tailored to different farm sizes and needs.
Animal waste management, Robotic systems automation, Livestock, Sustainability, Farm technology
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