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Ascento Guard vs SWITCH V2

Side-by-side comparison of Ascento Guard (Ascento) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Ascento Guard
Ascento GuardBBB
SWITCH V2
SWITCH V2BBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento GuardSwitzerland
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V2India

Year First Available

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento Guard2023
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V22022

Verified Deployments

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento Guard0 Deployments
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento GuardContact for quote
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V2$123,600 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento Guard8 hrs
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V22.5 hrs

Availability Status

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento GuardACTIVE
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V2ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento Guard5 kg
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V27 kg

Max Speed

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento Guard1.3 m/s
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V213 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • Ascento Guard
    Ascento Guard—
  • SWITCH V2
    SWITCH V2semi-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

MetricAscento GuardSWITCH V2
InvestmentNo price$123,600
Payback period—29.7 mo
Net savings (5 yr)—$126,400
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 V2?

Ascento Guard is made by Ascento, based in CH. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.

When were Ascento Guard and SWITCH V2 launched?

Ascento Guard launched in 2023. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.

How do Ascento Guard and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robo Index?

Ascento Guard grades BBB on the Robo Index. SWITCH V2 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.

Are Ascento Guard and SWITCH V2 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 V2?

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 V2 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.