Aqua2 vs John Deere See & Spray
Side-by-side comparison of Aqua2 (Independent Robotics) and John Deere See & Spray (John Deere) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Aqua2Canada
- John Deere See & SprayUnited States
Year First Available
- Aqua22010
- John Deere See & Spray2022
Verified Deployments
- Aqua20 Deployments
- John Deere See & Spray0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Aqua2$85,000
- John Deere See & Spray$28,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Aqua25 hrs
- John Deere See & Spray—
Availability Status
- Aqua2ACTIVE
- John Deere See & SprayACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $85,000 | $28,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Aqua2 and John Deere See & Spray?
Aqua2 is made by Independent Robotics, based in CA. John Deere See & Spray is made by John Deere, based in US.
When were Aqua2 and John Deere See & Spray launched?
Aqua2 launched in 2010. John Deere See & Spray launched in 2022.
How much does Aqua2 cost compared to John Deere See & Spray?
Aqua2 is listed at $85,000. John Deere See & Spray is listed at $28,000.
How do Aqua2 and John Deere See & Spray compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Aqua2 scores 56/100. John Deere See & Spray scores 27/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Aqua2 and John Deere See & Spray comparable?
Aqua2 is categorized as Research; John Deere See & Spray as Agricultural. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Agricultural robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Agricultural TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Aqua2 and John Deere See & Spray?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Aqua2 vs John Deere See & Spray compares two robots in the research and agricultural categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.