ANYbotics ships ANYmal X for hazardous zone inspections in oil, gas, chemical plants
ANYbotics launched ANYmal X, a legged robot certified for explosive atmospheres in Zones 1 and 2, now shipping to oil, gas, and chemical customers including Equinor and DSM-Firmenich. The Zurich-based company claims it is the world’s first such robot, designed to automate routine inspections in hazardous areas where standard robots are banned. Early testing since 2023 involved BP, Shell,…
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- ANYmal X is certified for explosive atmospheres in Zones 1 and 2, with ATEX EU-type examination by Bureau Veritas
- ANYbotics claims it is the world’s first legged inspection robot for hazardous zones, shipping to oil, gas, and chemical customers
- ANYmal X detects overheating, leaks, and equipment wear using thermal, visual, acoustic, and gas sensors, with battery runtime exceeding three hours
ANYbotics values the global oil, gas, and chemical inspection market at $102 billion, driven by high operational costs: skilled labor for manual inspections and preventable equipment failures costing companies up to $1.4 trillion annually. ANYmal X detects overheating, leaks, and equipment wear using thermal, visual, acoustic, and gas sensors, logging data to track asset health over time. The robot operates in complex environments, including steep stairs and narrow walkways, with battery runtime exceeding three hours per charge. Certification includes ATEX EU-type examination by Bureau Veritas and pending IECEx certification, with defined limits excluding Zone 0, explosive dust, and gases like hydrogen.
ANYbotics Launches ANYmal X, a Legged Robot for Explosive Atmospheres
Unite.AI · 27 October 2026
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