Expliner vs SWITCH V2
Side-by-side comparison of Expliner (HiBot) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplinerJapan
- SWITCH V2India
Year First Available
- Expliner2010
- SWITCH V22022
Verified Deployments
- Expliner0 Deployments
- SWITCH V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Expliner$3,298 USD
- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Expliner6 hrs
- SWITCH V22.5 hrs
Availability Status
- ExplinerACTIVE
- SWITCH V2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Expliner80 kg
- SWITCH V27 kg
Max Speed
- Expliner0.5 m/s
- SWITCH V213 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Explinersemi-autonomous
- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,298 USD | $123,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | semi-autonomous | 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 | Expliner | SWITCH V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,298 | $123,600 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 29.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,702 | $126,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +7480% | +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 Expliner and SWITCH V2?
Expliner is made by HiBot, based in JP. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were Expliner and SWITCH V2 launched?
Expliner launched in 2010. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.
How much does Expliner cost compared to SWITCH V2?
Expliner is listed at $3,298. SWITCH V2 is listed at $123,600.
How do Expliner and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robo Score?
Expliner scores 63.2 on the Robo Score. SWITCH V2 scores 56.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Expliner 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 Expliner 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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About this comparison
Expliner 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 Score is calculated.