Knightscope K7 vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of Knightscope K7 (Knightscope) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Knightscope K7United States
- SWITCHIndia
Year First Available
- Knightscope K72026
- SWITCH—
Verified Deployments
- Knightscope K70 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Knightscope K7Contact for quote
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Knightscope K720 hrs
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Knightscope K7ACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Knightscope K7—
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- Knightscope K7—
- SWITCH13 m/s
IP Rating
- Knightscope K7IP65
- SWITCH—
Autonomy Level
- Knightscope K7—
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $124,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 13 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| 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 | Knightscope K7 | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $124,000 |
| Payback period | — | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
Knightscope K7 has 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 Knightscope K7 and SWITCH?
Knightscope K7 is made by Knightscope, based in US. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How do Knightscope K7 and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
Knightscope K7 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 Knightscope K7 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 Knightscope K7 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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Knightscope K7 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.