This company develops autonomous robotics solutions for commercial broiler houses to improve poultry operations. Their robots redistribute flocks, break up caked bedding, and collect environmental data to optimize feed conversion and animal welfare. The accompanying Barnchart software provides growers with real-time data for better operational decision-making.
Funding
$3.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Poultry growers face challenges in maintaining optimal broiler house conditions, including uneven feed distribution, compacted bedding, and the need for real-time data to inform decision-making. Environmental pressures, rising input costs, labor shortages, and animal welfare concerns further complicate efficient poultry production.
Solution
Birds Eye Robotics offers an autonomous robot, Caretaker, designed to navigate broiler houses with large poultry populations, commercial feeders, and waterlines. The robot redistributes the flock within migration sections with full house coverage. Equipped with custom-designed treads, the robot breaks up caked bedding, improving the house environment and promoting healthier barns. The Barnchart software provides growers with real-time data and reporting, enabling better decisions related to animal welfare and operational efficiency.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is commercial poultry growers seeking to improve animal welfare, optimize feed conversion, and enhance operational efficiency in broiler houses.
Features
- Autonomous navigation within broiler houses, avoiding obstacles such as feeders and waterlines
- Custom-designed treads to break up caked bedding and improve air quality
- Real-time data collection and reporting via Barnchart software
- Full house coverage to redistribute the flock and improve feed conversion
- Eight-hour run time for continuous monitoring and maintenance of barn conditions