Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $123,600 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.
robolink DP 5-axis arm is listed at $5,500. SWITCH V2 is listed at $123,600.
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. SWITCH V2 scores 68/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
robolink DP 5-axis arm is categorized as Cobot; SWITCH V2 as Aerial. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot And Aerial TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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robolink DP 5-axis arm vs SWITCH V2 compares two robots in the cobot 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.