HD2-S Mastiff vs SWITCH V2
Side-by-side comparison of HD2-S Mastiff (SuperDroid Robots) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HD2-S MastiffUnited States

- SWITCH V2India

Year First Available
- HD2-S Mastiff2021

- SWITCH V22022

Verified Deployments
- HD2-S Mastiff0 Deployments

- SWITCH V20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HD2-S Mastiff$34,000–$45,000 USD

- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- HD2-S Mastiff8 hrs

- SWITCH V22.5 hrs

Availability Status
- HD2-S MastiffACTIVE

- SWITCH V2ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- HD2-S Mastiff9.1 kg

- SWITCH V27 kg

Reach
- HD2-S Mastiff900 mm

- SWITCH V2—

Max Speed
- HD2-S Mastiff0.6 m/s

- SWITCH V213 m/s

Autonomy Level
- HD2-S Mastiff—

- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $34,000–$45,000 USD | $123,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 9.1 kg | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.6 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 | HD2-S Mastiff | SWITCH V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $39,500 | $123,600 |
| Payback period | 9.5 mo | 29.7 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $210,500 | $126,400 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +533% | +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 HD2-S Mastiff and SWITCH V2?
HD2-S Mastiff is made by SuperDroid Robots, based in US. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were HD2-S Mastiff and SWITCH V2 launched?
HD2-S Mastiff launched in 2021. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.
How do HD2-S Mastiff and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robo Index?
HD2-S Mastiff grades A 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 HD2-S Mastiff 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 HD2-S Mastiff 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
HD2-S Mastiff 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.