The present invention relates to a robot (6) for moving a milking cup ormilking cups (7) from a first restingposi-tion to a second operational position or vice versa, in which secondposition it connects to a cows teat or teats for collecting milk,wherein it comprises a frame (9), which frame supports a movable arm (10) thathas a free extremity (11) at which it is providedwith a gripper or grippers (12) for the milking cup or cups (7).