Q4i vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of Q4i (ideaForge) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Q4iIndia
- SWITCHIndia
Verified Deployments
- Q4i0 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Q4i$12,470 USD
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Q4i0.7 hrs
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Q4iACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Q4i—
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- Q4i7 m/s
- SWITCH13 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Q4isemi-autonomous
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | India | India |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $12,470 USD | $124,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.7 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 7 m/s | 13 m/s |
| Autonomy Level | semi-autonomous | semi-autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Reach, IP Rating
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 | Q4i | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $12,470 | $124,000 |
| Payback period | 3.0 mo | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $237,530 | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1905% | +102% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Q4i and SWITCH?
Q4i is made by ideaForge, based in IN. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How much does Q4i cost compared to SWITCH?
Q4i is listed at $12,470. SWITCH is listed at $124,000.
How do Q4i and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
Q4i grades BBB 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 Q4i 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 Q4i 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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About this comparison
Q4i 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.