ANYbotics :: Advanced Autonomous Legged Robots For Industrial Inspection In Complex, Hazardous & Hard-To-Reach Environments

ANYbotics is a Swiss robotics company founded in 2016 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich. It specializes in developing advanced autonomous legged robots for industrial inspection in complex, hazardous, and hard-to-reach environments. Headquartered in Zurich with an office in San Francisco, the company has raised over $150 million and employs around 200 experts. ANYbotics focuses on automating routine inspections to increase plant uptime, reduce costs, improve safety by removing humans from dangerous areas, and deliver actionable insights through high-quality sensor data. Its solutions serve industries including oil & gas, chemicals, power & utilities, mining, metals, railways, and more.

The company’s flagship product is ANYmal, a robust, four-legged autonomous inspection robot designed for industrial-grade performance. It combines exceptional mobility (climbing stairs, navigating rough terrain, recovering from falls), advanced autonomy, and a full suite of integrated sensors for comprehensive data collection. ANYmal operates 24/7 with autonomous docking for recharging, making it ideal for continuous monitoring in large facilities.

Key robot-based products:

• ANYmal (Standard Model): Rugged, IP67-rated (dust and waterproof) inspection platform with visual & thermal cameras, ultrasonic microphone, powerful LED spotlight, LiDAR, and optional payloads. It excels at visual inspections, thermal anomaly detection, acoustic monitoring (e.g., gas leaks or equipment noise), gauge reading, and environmental monitoring. Its legged design provides unmatched access to complex industrial sites compared to wheeled or tracked robots.
• ANYmal X: The world’s first Ex-certified (ATEX/IECEx Zone 1) legged robot for explosive atmospheres. It brings the same high mobility and inspection capabilities to hazardous oil & gas and chemical facilities where traditional robots cannot operate. It maintains full performance while ensuring intrinsic safety.

ANYmal solutions include end-to-end software for mission planning, autonomous navigation, data analysis, and integration with existing operational systems. Key applications include gas leak detection, equipment health monitoring, structural inspection, and compliance reporting. The robots support customization with additional payloads (up to 10 kg) and deliver significant ROI through reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced safety.

ANYbotics emphasizes reliability in harsh conditions, AI-driven autonomy, and seamless deployment. It continues to innovate with new capabilities like advanced gas detection and expanded industry partnerships (e.g., with Yokogawa). Its legged robots are among the most capable commercial solutions for autonomous industrial inspection worldwide. (