Cobalt Robot vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of Cobalt Robot (Cobalt Robotics) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Cobalt RobotUnited States
- SWITCHIndia
Year First Available
- Cobalt Robot2018
- SWITCH—
Verified Deployments
- Cobalt Robot0 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Cobalt RobotContact for quote
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Cobalt Robot—
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Cobalt RobotACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Cobalt Robot—
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- Cobalt Robot—
- SWITCH13 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Cobalt Robot—
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $124,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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 | Cobalt Robot | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $124,000 |
| Payback period | — | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
Cobalt Robot 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 Cobalt Robot and SWITCH?
Cobalt Robot is made by Cobalt Robotics, based in US. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How do Cobalt Robot and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
Cobalt Robot grades BB 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 Cobalt Robot 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 Cobalt Robot 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
Cobalt Robot 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.