Make your best even better
Upgrade your Astronaut A5 robot and your farm
Introduction
Make your best even better
The benefits of Astronaut A5 Next are not limited to new installations. Your current Astronaut A5 can be upgraded with the latest technologies, allowing your robot to grow along with your farm. By upgrading specific components, you gain access to new functionalities, improved reliability and a future‑proof operating system — without replacing your entire system.
Upgrading is modular. You decide which innovations best fit your situation today, while keeping your robot ready for what’s next.
Upgrade overview
Choose what fits your farm
Every dairy farm is different. That’s why Astronaut A5 upgrades are available as individual components. Explore the available upgrade options below and select the solutions you are interested in.
Astronaut Operating System AO2
The new, future‑proof operating system that forms the foundation of Astronaut A5 Next innovations and enables future developments.
Automatic Milk Filter
Automates the last manual step in the milking process, improving hygiene and saving valuable time.
Teat Detection System 2 +
Highly accurate teat detection combining laser precision with camera vision, supporting consistent and reliable milking.
Milk for use
Improved handling of colostrum and transition milk, giving you more control over milk streams on your farm.
Choose what fits your farm
What does each upgrade deliver?
Key benefits
- Future‑proof platform designed for upcoming developments
- Improved system stability and overall performance
- Enables remote service, diagnostics and software updates
- Required foundation for several other A5 Next upgrades
- Highly accurate teat detection using laser and camera technology
- Consistent milking performance
- Supports udder health and cow comfort
- Reliable operation in a wide range of farm situations
Key benefits
- Saves labour and time
- Improves milking hygiene
- Reduces the risk of human error
- Supports a more efficient daily workflow
Key benefits
- Better separation and control of milk streams
- More flexibility in milk usage on farm
- Supports calf health and management
- Seamlessly integrated into the milking process
Key benefits
- Secure on‑farm data storage
- Protection against power outages and system failures
- Enhanced cybersecurity
- Enables remote support and digital services
Frequently asked questions
Upgrading your farm setup
If you have an Astronaut A4 or A3, you can benefit from the Lely Hub, which is compatible with Astronaut A3, A4, A5, A5 Next, and Lely Vector. Upgrades specific to your automatic milking robot are only available for your Astronaut A5.
For any hardware upgrades for your Astronaut A5, you require the Astronaut Operating System 2 (AOS2). The software upgrade ensures compatibility with the new hardware components: Teat Detection System 2+, Automatic Milk Filter, and Milk for use. While Lely Hub is recommended to be combined with AOS2, it is not required to have Lely Hub installed to benefit from other hardware upgrades.
Interested in one or more upgrades?
Upgrade your farm and your Astronaut A5
Interested in upgrading your Astronaut? Select the upgrades you are interested in and leave your contact details. Your local Lely Center will contact you to discuss the possibilities for your farm.
Learn more about Astronaut A5 Next
Want to explore the full Astronaut A5 Next solution? Discover the innovations and benefits behind the next generation milking robot or watch how our milking robot works in 3D.