Harvest Moon Automation Inc.

Harvest Moon Automation Inc. is a woman-owned small business and manufacturer of advanced robotics and automation technologies headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts. The company specializes in developing innovative robotic solutions for agricultural and industrial applications, with a focus on precision engineering and technological advancement. Registered in SAM.gov since 2016, Harvest Moon Automation Inc. has established itself as a strategic partner for federal agencies seeking cutting-edge robotic and automation technologies.

Through federal contract awards, Harvest Moon Automation Inc. has primarily focused on developing specialized robotic gripper technologies for government research initiatives. The company has received two notable federal contract awards, both through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I actions. These contracts, awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA Shared Services Center, involved developing universal and adaptive robotic grippers with ceiling values ranging from $74,918 to $125,000. Both contracts were designated as total small business set-asides, highlighting the company's commitment to innovative technological solutions for federal research needs.

Harvest Moon Automation Inc. has secured significant federal grant awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), specifically through the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program. The grants focus on developing an automated precision weeder for agricultural applications, with a total award value of approximately $1.5 million across two phases. The SBIR Phase I grant ($250,665 in 2022) and Phase II cooperative agreement ($1,232,087 in 2025) aim to create an environmentally friendly weed control solution that eliminates weeds without herbicides or soil tillage. The project leverages advanced technologies including machine vision, AI control, and robotics to develop a cost-effective agricultural solution that promotes soil sustainability and reduces negative environmental impacts of traditional weed management methods.