ELF ROBOT vs SWITCH V2
Side-by-side comparison of ELF ROBOT (Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd.) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ELF ROBOTChina
- SWITCH V2India
Year First Available
- ELF ROBOT2014
- SWITCH V22022
Verified Deployments
- ELF ROBOT0 Deployments
- SWITCH V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ELF ROBOT$3,500
- SWITCH V2$123,600
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ELF ROBOT6 hrs
- SWITCH V22.5 hrs
Availability Status
- ELF ROBOTACTIVE
- SWITCH V2ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,500 | $123,600 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes ELF ROBOT and SWITCH V2?
ELF ROBOT is made by Guangzhou Aobo Information Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were ELF ROBOT and SWITCH V2 launched?
ELF ROBOT launched in 2014. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.
How much does ELF ROBOT cost compared to SWITCH V2?
ELF ROBOT is listed at $3,500. SWITCH V2 is listed at $123,600.
How do ELF ROBOT and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ELF ROBOT scores 65/100. SWITCH V2 scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ELF ROBOT and SWITCH V2 comparable?
ELF ROBOT is categorized as Hospitality Service; SWITCH V2 as Aerial. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service And Aerial robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Aerial TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ELF ROBOT 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: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
ELF ROBOT vs SWITCH V2 compares two robots in the hospitality-service and aerial categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.