EVO Lite Enterprise Series vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of EVO Lite Enterprise Series (Autel Robotics) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EVO Lite Enterprise SeriesChina
- SWITCHIndia
Year First Available
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series2025
- SWITCH—
Verified Deployments
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series0 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series$2,009 USD
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series0.7 hrs
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- EVO Lite Enterprise SeriesACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series0.8 kg
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series18 m/s
- SWITCH13 m/s
Autonomy Level
- EVO Lite Enterprise Series—
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,009 USD | $124,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.7 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 18 m/s | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | semi-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
| Metric | EVO Lite Enterprise Series | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,009 | $124,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,991 | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +12344% | +102% |
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 EVO Lite Enterprise Series and SWITCH?
EVO Lite Enterprise Series is made by Autel Robotics, based in CN. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How much does EVO Lite Enterprise Series cost compared to SWITCH?
EVO Lite Enterprise Series is listed at $2,009. SWITCH is listed at $124,000.
How do EVO Lite Enterprise Series and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
EVO Lite Enterprise Series grades A 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 EVO Lite Enterprise Series 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 EVO Lite Enterprise Series 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
EVO Lite Enterprise Series 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.