D02L vs SWITCH V2
Side-by-side comparison of D02L (Aerobotix) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- D02LUnited States
- SWITCH V2India
Year First Available
- D02L—
- SWITCH V22022
Verified Deployments
- D02L0 Deployments
- SWITCH V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- D02LContact for quote
- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- D02L10 hrs
- SWITCH V22.5 hrs
Availability Status
- D02LACTIVE
- SWITCH V2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- D02L—
- SWITCH V27 kg
Max Speed
- D02L—
- SWITCH V213 m/s
Autonomy Level
- D02L—
- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $123,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 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 | D02L | SWITCH V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $123,600 |
| Payback period | — | 29.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
D02L 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 D02L and SWITCH V2?
D02L is made by Aerobotix, based in US. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How do D02L and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robo Index?
D02L 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 D02L 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 D02L 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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D02L 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.