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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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ascento GuardSwitzerland

- SWITCH V2India

Year First Available
- Ascento Guard2023

- SWITCH V22022

Verified Deployments
- Ascento Guard0 Deployments

- SWITCH V20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ascento GuardContact for quote

- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ascento Guard8 hrs

- SWITCH V22.5 hrs

Availability Status
- Ascento GuardACTIVE

- SWITCH V2ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Ascento Guard5 kg

- SWITCH V27 kg

Max Speed
- Ascento Guard1.3 m/s

- SWITCH V213 m/s

Autonomy Level
- Ascento Guard—

- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous

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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $123,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (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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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | Ascento Guard | SWITCH V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
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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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.