How We Build Our Automated Pasture Barns Right on Your Field

A UKKÖ Robotics technician walking toward a mobile automated ROVA Barn, adjusting its control panel. The technician is wearing a T-shirt with the slogan 'Moving food forward,' emphasizing the company's commitment to innovative farming solutions. The barn is set up in a grassy field, showcasing the advanced, mobile barn system designed for smart and efficient livestock farming.

At UKKÖ Robotics, we’re all about making farming easier, smarter, and more efficient.

Our automated pasture barns are designed to simplify your operations, which means making sure they're set up exactly where you need them—right in your field.

Recently, we had the chance to do just that for three farms in Ontario, where we installed five of our ROVA|BARN 700 S’ and one ROVA\BARN 200 S in just eight days.

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how our team brings these mobile barns to life, step by step.

An aerial view of a vast green pasture divided by a dirt road. Two mobile barn structures, part of the ROVA Barn system, are set up in the field, surrounded by orderly rows of crops. The barns are part of an automated smart farming system designed by UKKÖ Robotics.

Step 1: Arrival and Site Planning

Our work begins when the ROVA|BARNs arrive at your farm, either by semi-truck or freight, depending on the location. This time, our team flew out to Ontario to oversee the delivery of six barns to three different farms.

The first step is chatting with you to figure out the perfect spot in your pasture for the barns. We want to ensure the location suits your farm's needs for the year ahead.

Various components of a ROVA Barn are laid out across a green field, ready for assembly. In the background, a wind turbine stands tall against a blue sky, highlighting the environmentally conscious farming approach of UKKÖ Robotics.

Step 2: Unpacking and Laying the Foundation

Once we’ve settled on the location, we start unpacking the two large crates that contain all the components of your new ROVA|BARN.

The process begins by laying out the structure parts—kind of like assembling a giant LEGO set. We carefully place the beams on the grass, making sure everything is aligned and ready for assembly.

Several ROVA Barn structures in the process of assembly stand in a row in the middle of a green pasture. The curved metal frameworks show the early stages of construction, showcasing the modern mobile barn-building process for pasture livestock.

Step 3: Raising the Barn

Next, we move on to one of the most important steps: jacking up the corners of the structure and installing the wheels.

This gives the automated pasture barn its height and stability, allowing us to work on a higher structure. It’s a fun, modern twist on traditional barn-raising, and it brings together time-tested techniques with modern engineering.

A ROVA Barn structure with its frame nearly completed, covered in white exterior panels, designed to protect livestock and withstand diverse weather conditions. A wind turbine is visible in the distance, symbolizing the integration of smart farming and sustainable energy solutions.

Step 4: Building the Framework

With the foundation set, we begin constructing the barn’s framework.

This involves assembling the hoop structure and attaching the purlins for the skirting and flaps. These elements help give the mobile barn its distinctive shape and the strength to withstand various weather conditions—from snow to sun, rain, and high winds.

We designed the ROVA|BARN and other smart farming tools on the UKKÖ test farm in the Canadian prairies, so we understand firsthand how important it is to build structures that can handle anything Mother Nature throws at them!

Inside view of the ROVA Barn, showing a spacious interior equipped with automated feeding systems, including hanging feed lines and water mechanisms. A technician adjusts equipment, ensuring that the barn is optimized for pasture-raised livestock, emphasizing the efficiency of UKKÖ Robotics' smart farming tools.

Step 5: Adding the Final Touches

Once the main structure is up, we start adding the finishing touches. This includes installing the flaps, skirting, and end covers, followed by the feed bin, enclosure, water tank stand, and doors.

Depending on the weather, we might also install the cover at this stage. If it’s too hot or windy, we’ll wait to make sure everything is perfectly in place (we don’t want it blowing away!).

The final steps involve setting up the interior, which includes assembling the feed line, water line, and netting.

A UKKÖ Robotics technician works on assembling a mobile ROVA Barn system, adjusting the automated control panel attached to the exterior. The wheels and base of the barn are visible, highlighting the mobility and innovation in modern barn construction.

Step 6: Testing and Final Adjustments

Before we call the job done, we thoroughly test all the systems: the wheels, curtains, and feed mechanisms. We ensure everything is working smoothly and perfectly suited for the type of livestock you’re housing.

A group of white chickens feed from automated feeders inside the ROVA Barn, illustrating how UKKÖ Robotics’ barn system creates an efficient, clean, and mobile housing solution for livestock on pasture.

Step 7: Welcoming Your Livestock

The best part? Seeing your livestock interact with their new home. Farmers often start using the barn as soon as we finish and it’s really rewarding for us to see the final product in action.

Two UKKÖ Robotics team members smiling in front of a solar panel, representing the integration of sustainable technology in regenerative farming solutions, such as the ROVA| BARN mobile coop, which enhances farm productivity while reducing manual labour.

Every ROVA|BARN we build is a work of craftsmanship and care brought to life right in your field.

From the first bolt to the last little detail, we’re dedicated to building a barn that’s as smart as it is sturdy. And as farmers ourselves, we understand the value of reliable tools and equipment, so we make sure every ROVA|BARN is built to last.

Interested in learning more? Schedule a call with our team and discover how we can help optimize your farming operation.