RB-VULCANO vs Swift
Side-by-side comparison of RB-VULCANO (Robotnik) and Swift (IAM Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RB-VULCANOSpain
- SwiftUnited States
Year First Available
- RB-VULCANO2019
- Swift2018
Verified Deployments
- RB-VULCANO0 Deployments
- Swift0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RB-VULCANO—
- Swift8 hrs
Availability Status
- RB-VULCANOACTIVE
- SwiftACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- RB-VULCANO1,750 kg
- Swift18.1 kg
Reach
- RB-VULCANO3,000 mm
- Swift—
Max Speed
- RB-VULCANO1 m/s
- Swift—
IP Rating
- RB-VULCANOIP21
- Swift—
Autonomy Level
- RB-VULCANOfully autonomous
- Swift—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1,750 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 3,000 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP21 | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes RB-VULCANO and Swift?
RB-VULCANO is made by Robotnik, based in ES. Swift is made by IAM Robotics, based in US.
When were RB-VULCANO and Swift launched?
RB-VULCANO launched in 2019. Swift launched in 2018.
How do RB-VULCANO and Swift compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RB-VULCANO scores 59/100. Swift scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between RB-VULCANO and Swift?
RB-VULCANO carries up to 1750 kg. Swift carries up to 18.14 kg.
Are RB-VULCANO and Swift in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between RB-VULCANO and Swift?
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 mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
RB-VULCANO vs Swift compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.