JO vs TerraPreta
Side-by-side comparison of JO (Naïo Technologies SAS) and TerraPreta (EarthSense) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JOFrance
- TerraPretaUnited States
Year First Available
- JO2011
- TerraPreta2024
Verified Deployments
- JO0 Deployments
- TerraPreta0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- JO10 hrs
- TerraPreta3 hrs
Availability Status
- JOACTIVE
- TerraPretaACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- JO250 kg
- TerraPreta453.6 kg
Max Speed
- JO0.6 m/s
- TerraPreta1.3 m/s
Autonomy Level
- JO—
- TerraPretafully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 250 kg | 453.6 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.6 m/s | 1.3 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Reach, IP Rating
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 | JO | TerraPreta |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
JO, TerraPreta have 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 JO and TerraPreta?
JO is made by Naïo Technologies SAS, based in FR. TerraPreta is made by EarthSense, based in US.
When were JO and TerraPreta launched?
JO launched in 2011. TerraPreta launched in 2024.
How do JO and TerraPreta compare on the Robo Score?
JO scores 57.7 on the Robo Score. TerraPreta scores 47.6. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are JO and TerraPreta 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 JO and TerraPreta?
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
JO vs TerraPreta 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 Score is calculated.