PatrolBot vs SWITCH V2
Side-by-side comparison of PatrolBot (MobileRobots) and SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PatrolBot—
- SWITCH V2India
Year First Available
- PatrolBot2021
- SWITCH V22022
Verified Deployments
- PatrolBot0 Deployments
- SWITCH V20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PatrolBot$10,490 USD
- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PatrolBot1.5 hrs
- SWITCH V22.5 hrs
Availability Status
- PatrolBotACTIVE
- SWITCH V2ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- PatrolBot40 kg
- SWITCH V27 kg
Reach
- PatrolBot5,000 mm
- SWITCH V2—
Max Speed
- PatrolBot0.8 m/s
- SWITCH V213 m/s
Autonomy Level
- PatrolBotfully autonomous
- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | India |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $10,490 USD | $123,600 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 40 kg | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 5,000 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | semi-autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes PatrolBot and SWITCH V2?
PatrolBot is made by MobileRobots. SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
When were PatrolBot and SWITCH V2 launched?
PatrolBot launched in 2021. SWITCH V2 launched in 2022.
How much does PatrolBot cost compared to SWITCH V2?
PatrolBot is listed at $10,490. SWITCH V2 is listed at $123,600.
How do PatrolBot and SWITCH V2 compare on the Robo Index?
PatrolBot scores 95/100. SWITCH V2 scores 92/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PatrolBot 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 PatrolBot 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
PatrolBot 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.