ANYbotics begins deliveries of ANYmal X robot for hazardous industrial environments
ANYbotics begins deliveries of ANYmal X robot for hazardous industrial environments
Swiss robotics company ANYbotics has started delivering its ANYmal X quadruped robot to industrial customers. Announced on October 27, the rollout targets autonomous inspections in explosive environments like oil, gas, and chemical facilities. Early adopters include Equinor and DSM-Firmenich. The robot utilizes thermal cameras, acoustic sensors, and gas detectors to inspect assets while navigating challenging terrain without facility modifications. It features nitrogen-filled enclosures and flameproof protection to meet ATEX and IECEx explosion-protection standards. The system integrates with Shift software for scheduling and connects with maintenance platforms like SAP. Since 2023, partners such as BP, Shell, and BASF have tested the unit, which was also demonstrated at ADIPEC 2026.
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features include nitrogen-filled enclosures for sensitive electronics, flameproof protection for its battery and leg actuators, and automatic temperature monitoring. Péter Fankhauser, co-founder and CEO of ANYbotics, says: “Four years of pioneering engineering with more than ten patents went into ANYmal X. “Many experts thought a legged robot could never be made safe for explosive atmospheres. Oil, gas and chemical
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features include nitrogen-filled enclosures for sensitive electronics, flameproof protection for its battery and leg actuators, and automatic temperature monitoring. Péter Fankhauser, co-founder and CEO of ANYbotics, says: “Four years of pioneering engineering with more than ten patents went into ANYmal X. “Many experts thought a legged robot could never be made safe for explosive atmospheres. Oil, gas and chemical
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ustrial maintenance systems, including SAP, Yokogawa and SLB. The company says its wider inspection technology is already used by more than 50 industrial customers, supporting over 120,000 autonomous inspections each month. Since 2023, companies including BP, Shell, Equinor, Petrobras and BASF have participated in early testing of ANYmal X. The robot was also scheduled for a public demonstration at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu
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Swiss robotics company ANYbotics has begun delivering its ANYmal X quadruped robot to industrial customers, introducing a legged inspection system designed to operate in potentially explosive environments such as oil, gas and chemical processing facilities. Announced on October 27, the commercial rollout follows several years of development and testing, with Equinor and DSM-Firmenich among the first customers receivi
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ng the robot. ANYmal X is designed to carry out autonomous inspections in hazardous areas where conventional robots cannot operate because of ignition risks. The robot uses thermal cameras, acoustic sensors, gas detectors and visual inspection equipment to identify potential problems with pumps, compressors, valves and other industrial assets. It can navigate stairs, narrow walkways and other challenging environments
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ustrial maintenance systems, including SAP, Yokogawa and SLB. The company says its wider inspection technology is already used by more than 50 industrial customers, supporting over 120,000 autonomous inspections each month. Since 2023, companies including BP, Shell, Equinor, Petrobras and BASF have participated in early testing of ANYmal X. The robot was also scheduled for a public demonstration at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu
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features include nitrogen-filled enclosures for sensitive electronics, flameproof protection for its battery and leg actuators, and automatic temperature monitoring. Péter Fankhauser, co-founder and CEO of ANYbotics, says: “Four years of pioneering engineering with more than ten patents went into ANYmal X. “Many experts thought a legged robot could never be made safe for explosive atmospheres. Oil, gas and chemical
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Dhabi, held November 2-5, alongside SLB and Kuwait Oil Company.
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