Human Support Robot vs Swift

Side-by-side comparison of Human Support Robot (Toyota Motor Corporation) and Swift (IAM Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Human Support RobotAA

SwiftA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Human Support RobotJapan
SwiftUnited States

Year First Available

Human Support Robot2012
Swift2018

Verified Deployments

Human Support Robot0 Deployments
Swift0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

Human Support Robot—
Swift8 hrs

Availability Status

Human Support RobotACTIVE
SwiftACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Human Support Robot1.2 kg
Swift18.1 kg

Max Speed

Human Support Robot0.2 m/s
Swift—

Autonomy Level

Human Support Robotpartially autonomous
Swift—

	Human Support Robotmobile-manipulatorToyota Motor Corporation AARobo Index	Swiftmobile-manipulatorIAM Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2012	2018
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	—	8 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	1.2 kg	18.1 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	0.2 m/s	—
Autonomy Level (values differ)	partially autonomous	—

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Human Support Robot	Swift
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Human Support Robot, Swift have 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 Human Support Robot and Swift?

Human Support Robot is made by Toyota Motor Corporation, based in JP. Swift is made by IAM Robotics, based in US.

When were Human Support Robot and Swift launched?

Human Support Robot launched in 2012. Swift launched in 2018.

How do Human Support Robot and Swift compare on the Robo Index?

Human Support Robot grades AA on the Robo Index. Swift grades A. 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.

What is the payload difference between Human Support Robot and Swift?

Human Support Robot carries up to 1.2 kg. Swift carries up to 18.14 kg.

Are Human Support Robot and Swift in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Human Support Robot and Swift?

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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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Human Support Robot vs Swift compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.