SWITCH V2 vs ARIS-CI inspection
Side-by-side comparison of SWITCH V2 (ideaForge) and ARIS-CI inspection (Youibot Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SWITCH V2India
- ARIS-CI inspectionChina
Year First Available
- SWITCH V22022
- ARIS-CI inspection2017
Verified Deployments
- SWITCH V20 Deployments
- ARIS-CI inspection0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- SWITCH V2$123,600 USD
- ARIS-CI inspectionContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- SWITCH V22.5 hrs
- ARIS-CI inspection15 hrs
Availability Status
- SWITCH V2ACTIVE
- ARIS-CI inspectionACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- SWITCH V27 kg
- ARIS-CI inspection1,000 kg
Max Speed
- SWITCH V213 m/s
- ARIS-CI inspection1.5 m/s
Autonomy Level
- SWITCH V2semi-autonomous
- ARIS-CI inspection—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | India | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $123,600 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 7 kg | 1,000 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 13 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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 | SWITCH V2 | ARIS-CI inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $123,600 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.7 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $126,400 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +102% | — |
ARIS-CI inspection 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 SWITCH V2 and ARIS-CI inspection?
SWITCH V2 is made by ideaForge, based in IN. ARIS-CI inspection is made by Youibot Robotics, based in CN.
When were SWITCH V2 and ARIS-CI inspection launched?
SWITCH V2 launched in 2022. ARIS-CI inspection launched in 2017.
How do SWITCH V2 and ARIS-CI inspection compare on the Robo Index?
SWITCH V2 grades BBB on the Robo Index. ARIS-CI inspection grades BBB. 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 SWITCH V2 and ARIS-CI inspection 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 SWITCH V2 and ARIS-CI inspection?
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
SWITCH V2 vs ARIS-CI inspection 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.