Jackal UGV vs Shark 400
Side-by-side comparison of Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) and Shark 400 (Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Jackal UGVCanada
- Shark 400China
Year First Available
- Jackal UGV2014
- Shark 400—
Verified Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
- Shark 4000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Jackal UGV$11,750–$18,207 USD
- Shark 400$6,500–$41,700 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
- Shark 400—
Availability Status
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
- Shark 400ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Jackal UGVIP62
- Shark 400IP43
Payload Capacity
- Jackal UGV20 kg
- Shark 400400 kg
Max Speed
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
- Shark 4001.2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Jackal UGVautonomous
- Shark 400—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,750–$18,207 USD | $6,500–$41,700 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP62 | IP43 |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 20 kg | 400 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | 1.2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | autonomous | — |
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Jackal UGV | Shark 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $14,979 | $24,100 |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | 5.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $235,022 | $225,900 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1569% | +937% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Jackal UGV and Shark 400?
Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA. Shark 400 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Jackal UGV and Shark 400 compare on the Robo Index?
Jackal UGV grades A on the Robo Index. Shark 400 grades BBB. 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.
What is the payload difference between Jackal UGV and Shark 400?
Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg. Shark 400 carries up to 400 kg.
Are Jackal UGV and Shark 400 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Jackal UGV and Shark 400?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
Jackal UGV vs Shark 400 compares two robots in the agv 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.