RangerBot vs SWITCH
Side-by-side comparison of RangerBot (Queensland University of Technology) and SWITCH (ideaForge) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RangerBot—
- SWITCHIndia
Verified Deployments
- RangerBot0 Deployments
- SWITCH0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RangerBotResearch platform
- SWITCH$124,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RangerBot—
- SWITCH2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- RangerBotACTIVE
- SWITCHACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- RangerBot—
- SWITCH7 kg
Max Speed
- RangerBot—
- SWITCH13 m/s
Autonomy Level
- RangerBotsemi-autonomous
- SWITCHsemi-autonomous
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | India |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Research platform | $124,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 7 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 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 | RangerBot | SWITCH |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $124,000 |
| Payback period | — | 29.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $126,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +102% |
RangerBot 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 RangerBot and SWITCH?
RangerBot is made by Queensland University of Technology. SWITCH is made by ideaForge, based in IN.
How do RangerBot and SWITCH compare on the Robo Index?
RangerBot grades B 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 RangerBot 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 RangerBot 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
RangerBot 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.