ANYbotics
ANYbotics is a robot manufacturer based in Zurich, Switzerland.
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| Industry | Robotics Artificial intelligence Automation |
| Founded 📆 | 2016 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , Switzerland |
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Number of employees | 150 |
| 🌐 Website | anybotics.com |
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ANYbotics is a Swiss robotics firm founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the ETH Zurich, specializing in the design and manufacturing of legged robots for industrial use.[1] The company is known for its robotic solution ANYmal for automated inspection of complex industrial facilities. ANYmal is used by global operators in oil & gas, power & renewables, chemicals, and mining & metals, including Petronas,[2] Petrobras,[3] BASF,[4] Outokumpu,[5] and Vale.[6]
History
The ANYbotics team has been building legged robots since 2009, progressing from research projects to fully functional demonstrators.
ANYbotics was established in 2016 as a spin-off from ETH Zurich to develop autonomous robots for industrial applications, starting with the legged robot, ANYmal.[7] In 2018, ANYmal was deployed at one of the world’s largest offshore converter platforms in the North Sea, operated by TenneT[8] ANYbotics launched in 2019 their ANYmal generation C robot optimized for industrial deployment with an integrated inspection payload and a docking station for autonomous recharging.[9] The company closed a series A funding round of CHF 20 million in 2020.[10] The successor ANYmal generation D launched in 2021 as an industrial-grade solution with deep learning based motion control for faster mobility on steep and narrow industrial stairs.[11] In 2022, ANYbotics introduced ANYmal X, the world’s first Ex-certified legged robot, enabling autonomous inspection in Oil&Gas and Chemical process areas. The company raised a $50 million series B in 2023 to scale deployments internationally, and to develop new capabilities.[12]
ANYmal
ANYmal is a safety-certified, ruggedized robot designed for measuring and assessing the condition of equipment and infrastructure in industrial sites. It operates in harsh environmental conditions. The robot utilizes AI-based software for mapping environments and efficiently completing inspection tasks.[13]
ANYmal X
ANYmal X is the world’s only industrial Ex-certified legged robot, designed for operation in hazardous and potentially explosive environments in the oil and gas, chemicals, and petrochemicals industries. ANYmal X is certified to operate in Zone 1 environments according to the IECEx and ATEX standards. It features advanced thermal management and a gas sensor for detecting noxious and harmful gases. ANYmal X provides the same mobility and functionality as ANYmal Gen. D with additional capabilities for operating in Ex-rated zones.[14]
Awards and Accolades
2021: Swiss Economic Award in the Hightech/Biotech category[15]
2022: IEEE Robotics and Automation Award for Product Innovation[16]
2023: Digital Economy Award - Next Global Hot Thing[17]
See also
References
- ↑ "The Future of Automation in Industrial Processes – ANYbotics".
- ↑ "Explosion-proof ANYmal canine robots inspecting Petronas' offshore platform".
- ↑ "Petrobras invests in robots to automate offshore inspections".
- ↑ "ANYmal on ARTE: Can High-Tech Save Lives?".
- ↑ "ANYbotics to provide steelmaker Outokumpu with its canine inspection robot".
- ↑ "Robôs ganham espaço em fábricas e no campo assumindo tarefas de risco".
- ↑ "ETH Zurich - ANYbotics Spin-off".
- ↑ "World's First Autonomous Offshore Robot".
- ↑ "ANYbotics Introduces Sleek New ANYmal C Quadruped".
- ↑ "ANYbotics, Swiss company behind quadrupedal ANYmal robot, announces $22M A round".
- ↑ "ANYbotics Launches End-to-End Inspection Solution".
- ↑ "ANYbotics raises $50 million to help deploy its robot dog".
- ↑ "Where four-legged robot dogs are finding work in a tight labor market".
- ↑ "ANYbotics' ANYmal and ANYmal X – Using Modern Technology to Enhance Industrial Inspection".
- ↑ "ANYbotics Wins Swiss Economic Award 2020".
- ↑ "ANYmal: a versatile quadruped robot with high mobility for inspection and maintenance".
- ↑ "Digital Economy Award - Next Global Hot Thing".
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