What's Happening?
ANYbotics AG has received a strategic investment from Climate Investment, increasing its total funding to over $150 million. The Zurich-based company specializes in quadruped robots for autonomous industrial inspections, aiming to enhance asset performance, safety, and emissions reduction. ANYbotics' robots, such as ANYmal, are equipped with AI-powered software for autonomous navigation and can operate in hazardous or remote areas. The investment will support the development and market introduction of ANYmal X, a robot designed for explosive environments, and aid in the company's global expansion.
Why It's Important?
The investment in ANYbotics is crucial for advancing robotics technology in the industrial sector, particularly in the oil and gas industry where safety and emissions reduction are paramount. By integrating cutting-edge robotics technology, ANYbotics helps operators meet emissions goals and improve operational resilience. The funding aligns with Climate Investment's mission to accelerate decarbonization in hard-to-abate sectors, highlighting the role of robotics in achieving environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.
What's Next?
ANYbotics plans to start customer deliveries of ANYmal X in 2026, enabling safe, continuous inspection in explosive zones. The company will leverage CI's investment and deployment support to scale its operations and deliver autonomous robotics inspection solutions worldwide. The collaboration with CI partners, including major oil and gas companies, will facilitate the integration of ANYbotics' technology into industrial environments, potentially leading to significant improvements in safety, uptime, and asset integrity.
