OZ vs Lynx
OZ
NaïO Technologies
World's most widely deployed autonomous weeding robot for market gardens. NaïO OZ navigates vegetable rows using RTK GPS and cameras, mechanically weeding between plants without herbicides. Used by 500+ farms across France, Germany, Netherlands and the US. Reduces weeding labor by 80%, making it the best ROI in agricultural robotics for vegetable growers.
Full profileLynx
Iron Ox
AI-powered greenhouse robot system from Iron Ox. Lynx is a mobile robotic platform that operates inside Iron Ox's fully autonomous hydroponic greenhouses, transporting 800-lb plant trays across the growing floor. The full Iron Ox system (Angus robotic arm + Lynx transport) can grow leafy greens and herbs at scale with minimal human labor — achieving yields 30× higher per acre than traditional field farming. Deployed in salinas, CA and Denver, CO greenhouses supplying major US grocery chains.
Full profileSpec Comparison
| Spec | OZ | Lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural |
| Price | $30,000 | Partnership/lease |
| Year | 2015 | 2022 |
| Weight | 150kg | 650kg |
| Payload | --- | 360kg (tray) |
| Speed | 4km/h | 1.5m/s |
| Battery | 4-8hr | 8hr |
| OS | NaïO OS | Iron Ox OS |
AI and Software
OZ
- Row navigation
- Plant detection
- Obstacle avoidance
Lynx
- SLAM navigation
- Plant health monitoring
- Harvest scheduling
Naïo Oz Wins: Field-Proven Outdoor Ag vs Indoor-Only System
Naïo Oz's track record in real open-field vegetable farming across Europe gives it a decisive edge over Iron Ox Lynx, which is optimized exclusively for controlled indoor environments.
OZ is better for
Open-field vegetable farming, European market ag automation, outdoor row crops
Lynx is better for
Controlled-environment vertical farms, high-density indoor crop systems