Lynx M20S vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of Lynx M20S (Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Co., Ltd.) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Lynx M20SChina
- SWITCHIndia
Year First Available
- Lynx M20S2026
- SWITCH—
Verified Deployments
- Lynx M20S0 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Lynx M20SContact for quote
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Lynx M20S5 hrs
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Lynx M20SACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Lynx M20S35 kg
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- Lynx M20S9 m/s
- SWITCH13 m/s
IP Rating
- Lynx M20SIP67
- SWITCH—
Autonomy Level
- Lynx M20S—
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | 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) | 5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 9 m/s | 13 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 | Lynx M20S | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $124,000 |
| Payback period | — | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
Lynx M20S 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 Lynx M20S and SWITCH?
Lynx M20S is made by Hangzhou DEEP Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How do Lynx M20S and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
Lynx M20S grades BB 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 Lynx M20S 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 Lynx M20S 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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Lynx M20S 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.