Astronaut A5 Next vs SharpShooter™
Side-by-side comparison of Astronaut A5 Next (Lely) and SharpShooter™ (Verdant Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Astronaut A5 NextNetherlands
- SharpShooter™United States
Year First Available
- Astronaut A5 Next—
- SharpShooter™2026
Verified Deployments
- Astronaut A5 Next0 Deployments
- SharpShooter™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Astronaut A5 NextContact for quote
- SharpShooter™$500,000
Availability Status
- Astronaut A5 NextACTIVE
- SharpShooter™ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- Astronaut A5 Next—
- SharpShooter™2.2 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Netherlands | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $500,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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Frequently asked
Who makes Astronaut A5 Next and SharpShooter™?
Astronaut A5 Next is made by Lely, based in NL. SharpShooter™ is made by Verdant Robotics, based in US.
How do Astronaut A5 Next and SharpShooter™ compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Astronaut A5 Next scores 0/100. SharpShooter™ scores 32/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Astronaut A5 Next and SharpShooter™ in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agricultural on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Astronaut A5 Next and SharpShooter™?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Ag Robot Vendor Selection: Pilot Data, Financing Options, and Exit Terms.
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About this comparison
Astronaut A5 Next vs SharpShooter™ compares two robots in the agricultural category. 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.