Ascento Guard vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of Ascento Guard (Ascento) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ascento GuardSwitzerland
- SWITCHIndia
Year First Available
- Ascento Guard2023
- SWITCH—
Verified Deployments
- Ascento Guard0 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ascento GuardContact for quote
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ascento Guard8 hrs
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Ascento GuardACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Ascento Guard5 kg
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- Ascento Guard1.3 m/s
- SWITCH13 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Ascento Guard—
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $124,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.3 m/s | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-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 | Ascento Guard | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $124,000 |
| Payback period | — | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
Ascento Guard 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 Ascento Guard and SWITCH?
Ascento Guard is made by Ascento, based in CH. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How do Ascento Guard and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
Ascento Guard grades BBB on the Robo Index. SWITCH grades AA. 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 Ascento Guard and SWITCH in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ascento Guard and SWITCH?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Ascento Guard vs SWITCH compares two robots in the security 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.