The automated milking "robot" system was introduced by the Pyengana Dairy Company six months ago and is one of six in Australia.

Pyengana Dairy Company owner Jon Healey said the system was designed to change dairy farming lifestyles and reduce hours spent milking.

"Instead of coming in at 4.30 on a winter's morning and still being here at seven in the evening, you can work a nine to five-type operation," Mr Healey said.

Every cow wears a collar that enables the three robots to recognise individual cows as they move into the machine.

Each cow was trained to move into the machines of its own accord.

"The idea is that they come and go by themselves without human intervention," Mr Healey said.

Once the cows were in position, a laser detected the udders and the milking cups were attached.

He said that some cows would come to the robots five times a day.

"They get four kilos of grain just for turning up to milk (and then) the more milk they give us, the more grain they get - so it's a bit of an incentive," Mr Healey said.

"Anybody that thinks a cow hasn't got a fantastic brain is wrong. This system utilises that intelligence," he said.

"It's scary, sometimes they are often one step ahead of me."

When the machine finishes milking, a backscratcher is supplied at the exit gate.

"Some of the facial expressions they get on their face when they are getting their back rubbed - they are really enjoying it," he said.

Despite high approval for the technology, Mr Healey said the robots had caused extra work during the initial period.

"If we had to employ people to do all the work that we are still doing six months later, we would be struggling," he said.

"Hopefully with a system like this, we can supply milk for the cheese factory longer, and hopefully push it into the next generation."

Mr Healey and his family operate the Holy Cow Cafe where all his dairy products can be bought, including fresh milk.

Once they are happy with the machinery, the family hopes to allow the visiting public to view the system.