ANYbotics
ANYbotics is a Zürich robotics company founded in 2016 by Péter Fankhauser and Hanspeter Fässler as a spin-off of the Robotic Systems Lab at ETH Zurich. It builds ANYmal, a four-legged autonomous inspection robot that walks stairs, slopes and uneven ground to check industrial sites such as chemical plants, mining operations and oil and gas facilities. The explosion-protected ANYmal X holds ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 certification, which lets it work in hazardous areas where sparks are dangerous. ANYbotics sells the robots with inspection software so operators can read gauges, detect leaks and heat, and repeat patrols on a schedule. It raised US$50 million in a Series B in May 2023, added €57 million in December 2024 to close that round at €104 million, and reported more than €127 million raised in total by September 2025. Péter Fankhauser leads the company as CEO.
💡Notable Achievement: ANYbotics closed its Series B at €104 million in December 2024 and was reported to have raised over €127 million in total by September 2025.
What Does ANYbotics Do?
ANYbotics is a Zürich ETH spin-off whose ANYmal four-legged robots walk industrial sites on their own to inspect equipment in places that are dangerous or tedious for people.
“Autonomous four-legged inspection robots for industry.”
Legged Mobility
ANYmal climbs stairs and crosses uneven ground that wheeled robots cannot.
Explosion-Protected
ANYmal X holds ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 certification for hazardous areas.
Research Roots
Founded in 2016 from ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab.
What Can ANYbotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Autonomous inspection with four-legged robots.
Legged Inspection
ANYmal walks facilities and repeats inspection rounds.
Hazardous Zones
ANYmal X is certified for explosive atmospheres.
ANYbotics Robot Dogs
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ANYmal X
By: ANYbotics
Launched: 2022
ANYmal X is the world's first Ex-proof legged inspection robot, certified for safe operation in hazardous and potentially explosive environments up to Zone 1, including ATEX/IECEx certification. Designed by ANYbotics for industrial applications like oil & gas and chemical industries, it automates routine inspections to enhance safety and operational efficiency by reducing human exposure to dangerous areas. Key capabilities include exceptional mobility with AI-based navigation for climbing steep stairs, traversing narrow spaces (600mm), slippery, rocky, wet surfaces, and slopes up to ±30°. It features super-human senses with 360° LiDAR for mapping and obstacle avoidance up to 100m, depth cameras for near-field detection within 2m, pan-tilt inspection payload with 20x zoom camera, thermal camera (-10° to +400°C), spotlight, microphone, and optional gas sensors for detecting combustible and toxic gases. The rugged, impact-protected design is IP67 dust- and waterproof, supports autonomous operation with docking stations for recharging, and includes safety features like emergency stop, FCC/CE compliance, and safety handles. ANYmal X self-navigates facilities, remembers tasks, and performs precise inspections in complex, dynamic terrains, enabling fully autonomous missions in all weather conditions.
ANYmal
By: ANYbotics
Launched: 2016
ANYmal is a versatile quadruped robot developed by ANYbotics for autonomous inspection and monitoring in challenging industrial environments. Its legged design and AI-based mobility software enable unprecedented performance, including dynamic running, safe climbing over obstacles and stairs, and navigation through narrow corridors, rough terrain, rocky surfaces, slippery areas, and wet conditions. Equipped with advanced sensors like LiDAR for long-range mapping up to 100m, depth cameras for near-field obstacle detection within 2m, stereo cameras, IMU, microphones, thermal cameras, and optional gas sensors, ANYmal performs visual, thermal, acoustic, and gas measurements. It supports fully autonomous operation with SLAM for mapping and path planning, even offline, and can recharge via docking stations. Ruggedized with IP67 protection, it carries up to 10kg payload, making it ideal for energy, construction, and data centers where it conducts scheduled missions, detects anomalies like hotspots or vibrations, and enhances safety by reducing human exposure to hazards.
ANYbotics Software & AI Ecosystem
Developer platforms, fleet management portals, autonomy intelligence, and enterprise integrations
ANYmal Inspection Software
Routine Inspection Missions
Software that lets operators schedule repeatable patrols and review inspection data from the robot.
ANYbotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
ANYbotics founded as an ETH Zurich spin-off
Péter Fankhauser and Hanspeter Fässler found ANYbotics in Zürich, commercialising the ANYmal legged robot developed at ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
IEEE award for product innovation
ANYbotics receives an IEEE Robotics and Automation award for product innovation, as recorded on its Wikipedia profile, recognising ANYmal as a commercial robot.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
US$50 million Series B raised
ANYbotics announces a US$50 million Series B round to help deploy ANYmal robots at industrial sites.
Source: techcrunch.com
€57 million added to Series B
ANYbotics raises a further €57 million, including TDK Ventures, closing its Series B at €104 million and lifting total funding to €123 million.
Source: eu-startups.com
Total funding passes €127 million
Swiss press reports ANYbotics has raised over €127 million in total to expand its four-legged inspection workforce, including in the United States.
Source: eu-startups.com
ANYbotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes ANYbotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Explosion-protected ANYmal X with ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 certification.
- ✓Well funded, with over €127 million raised.
- ✓Deep ETH Zurich research pedigree.
Core Strategic Focus
Expanding in the United States and scaling industrial deployments.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Competes with Boston Dynamics and fast-growing Chinese quadruped makers.
- •Inspection robots depend on customers' site integration and safety approvals.
ANYbotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- ANYbotics ANYmal
- Industrial inspection quadruped
- ANYbotics ANYmal X
- Explosion-protected quadruped
- Unitree Go2
- Consumer and research quadruped
- Deep Robotics Robo Horse
- Quadruped robot
Release Year
- ANYbotics ANYmal
- 2016
- ANYbotics ANYmal X
- 2022
- Unitree Go2
- 2023
- Deep Robotics Robo Horse
- 2026
| Strategic Dimension | ANYbotics ANYmal | ANYbotics ANYmal X | Unitree Go2 | Deep Robotics Robo Horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Industrial inspection quadruped | Explosion-protected quadruped | Consumer and research quadruped | Quadruped robot |
| Release Year | 2016 | 2022 | 2023 | 2026 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
ETH Zurich (Robotic Systems Lab)
ANYbotics was spun out of ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab in 2016.
Ownership & Acquisition History
ANYbotics was spun out of ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab in 2016.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
ANYbotics Headquarters
HQZürich, Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about ANYbotics
What is ANYbotics?
ANYbotics is a Zürich robotics company founded in 2016 as an ETH Zurich spin-off. It builds ANYmal, a four-legged autonomous robot used to inspect industrial plants, mines and energy sites.
Who founded ANYbotics?
Péter Fankhauser and Hanspeter Fässler founded ANYbotics in 2016. The technology comes from ETH Zurich's Robotic Systems Lab, and Fankhauser is the company's CEO.
What is ANYmal?
ANYmal is ANYbotics' four-legged inspection robot. It walks over stairs, slopes and rough ground on its own, carries cameras and sensors, and repeats inspection rounds in industrial facilities.
What is ANYmal X?
ANYmal X is the explosion-protected version of ANYmal. It holds ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 certification, one of few legged robots to do so, so it can inspect areas where flammable gases may be present.
How much funding has ANYbotics raised?
ANYbotics raised US$50 million in May 2023 and €57 million in December 2024, closing its Series B at €104 million. Reports in September 2025 put total funding above €127 million.
What do ANYbotics robots inspect?
ANYmal robots inspect chemical, mining, and oil and gas sites, checking gauges, leaks, heat and abnormal sounds. They are also used as research platforms at institutions such as ETH Zurich and the University of Oxford.
Where is ANYbotics based?
ANYbotics is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, and was spun out of ETH Zurich. It has also expanded into the United States with additional funding aimed at the American market.
Has ANYbotics won any awards?
ANYbotics received an IEEE Robotics and Automation award for product innovation in 2022, according to its Wikipedia profile, recognising ANYmal as a commercially deployed legged robot.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official ANYbotics datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Information has been verified against official manufacturer documentation. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.