Harvey vs JO

Side-by-side comparison of Harvey (Harvest Automation) and JO (Naïo Technologies SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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HarveyAA

JOA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

HarveyUnited States
JOFrance

Year First Available

Harvey2012
JO2011

Verified Deployments

Harvey0 Deployments
JO0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Harvey$30,000 USD
JOContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

Harvey4 hrs
JO10 hrs

Availability Status

HarveyACTIVE
JOACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Harvey750 kg
JO250 kg

Max Speed

Harvey0.2 m/s
JO0.6 m/s

Autonomy Level

Harveyfully autonomous
JO—

	HarveyagriculturalHarvest Automation AARobo Index	JOagriculturalNaïo Technologies SAS ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United States	France
Year First Available (values differ)	2012	2011
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$30,000 USD	Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	4 hrs	10 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	750 kg	250 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	0.2 m/s	0.6 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	fully autonomous	—

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Harvey	JO
Investment	$30,000	No price
Payback period	7.2 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$220,000	—
ROI (5 yr)	+733%	—

JO has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Harvey and JO?

Harvey is made by Harvest Automation, based in US. JO is made by Naïo Technologies SAS, based in FR.

When were Harvey and JO launched?

Harvey launched in 2012. JO launched in 2011.

How do Harvey and JO compare on the Robo Index?

Harvey grades AA on the Robo Index. JO grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Harvey and JO 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 Harvey and JO?

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

Harvey vs JO 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 Robo Index is calculated.