Swift vs TIAGo

Side-by-side comparison of Swift (IAM Robotics) and TIAGo (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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TIAGoA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

SwiftUnited States
TIAGoSpain

Year First Available

Swift2018
TIAGo2016

Verified Deployments

Swift0 Deployments
TIAGo0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

SwiftContact for quote
TIAGo$29,000–$100,370 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

Swift8 hrs
TIAGo5 hrs

Availability Status

SwiftACTIVE
TIAGoACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

Swift18.1 kg
TIAGo3 kg

Max Speed

Swift—
TIAGo1 m/s

Autonomy Level

Swift—
TIAGofully autonomous

	Swiftmobile-manipulatorIAM Robotics ARobo Index	TIAGomobile-manipulatorPAL Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United States	Spain
Year First Available (values differ)	2018	2016
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$29,000–$100,370 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	8 hrs	5 hrs
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	18.1 kg	3 kg
Max Speed (values differ)	—	1 m/s
Autonomy Level (values differ)	—	fully 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.

Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Swift	TIAGo
Investment	No price	$64,685
Payback period	—	15.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$185,315
ROI (5 yr)	—	+286%

Swift 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes Swift and TIAGo?

Swift is made by IAM Robotics, based in US. TIAGo is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.

When were Swift and TIAGo launched?

Swift launched in 2018. TIAGo launched in 2016.

How do Swift and TIAGo compare on the Robo Index?

Swift grades A on the Robo Index. TIAGo grades A. 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.

What is the payload difference between Swift and TIAGo?

Swift carries up to 18.14 kg. TIAGo carries up to 3 kg.

Are Swift and TIAGo 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 Swift and TIAGo?

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

Swift vs TIAGo 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 Robo Index is calculated.