Spot, Boston Dynamics’ iconic yellow robot dog with a price tag of $74,500, which is akin to a luxury car, has long been a symbol of advanced robotics. However, a Swiss challenger ANYbotics has stepped up to disrupt its dominance.
Raises $60M investment
Specialising in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, ANYbotics has grabbed an additional $60 million in funding, bringing the total investment secured by the company to over $130 million. This includes the $50 million in Series B funding raised last year.
The latest financing round was led by Qualcomm Ventures, which recently backed Spot AI and LambdaTest, and Supernova Invest, which backed Newsbridge and WATTALPS, with participation from TDK Ventures and other new investors. It also saw participation from existing investors from Silicon Valley and Europe, including Walden Catalyst, NGP Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Swisscanto, and Swisscom Ventures.
Global scaling efforts
This recent investment will accelerate ANYbotics’ global scaling and recent expansion in the US to meet the growing demand for its industrial inspection robots. It will enhance the company’s ability to deliver exceptional services and seamless integrations worldwide.
Recent milestones include opening an office in Silicon Valley strategically positioned to enhance support and accelerate deployments for its growing North American customer base. With its innovative technology and trusted partnerships, ANYbotics is poised to redefine industrial inspection worldwide. Its global scaling efforts are further backed by collaborations with leading partners, including AWS, NVIDIA, SAP, SLB, Equans, and Siemens Energy. These alliances strengthen the company’s ability to deliver cutting-edge AI-driven solutions, integrate seamlessly into complex industrial environments, and broaden ANYbotics’ global reach.
The company is revolutionising safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the energy, power, metals, mining, and chemical industries. It saw orders from industry leaders such as BP, Equinor, Petrobras, Novelis, and Outokumpu, the company is experiencing unprecedented growth and is expanding globally.
ANYmal: the four-legged robot!
ANYbotics was founded in 2016 by a group of robotics experts and researchers – Péter Fankhauser, Marco Hutter, and Hannes Sommer, from the Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich. The company’s flagship product is the ANYmal robot is equipped with advanced sensors, including cameras, LiDAR, and inertial sensors, enabling it to perceive its surroundings and navigate autonomously.
The ANYmal robot can be used for inspection, monitoring, and maintenance tasks in environments where it may be challenging or dangerous for humans to access. Further, ANYbotics has set a new industry standard with its revolutionary ANYmal X platform. Boasting the distinction of being the world’s only ex-proof-legged inspection robot, ANYmal X has garnered remarkable attention and secured pre-orders and reservations exceeding $150 million.
Competition
Besides Boston Dynamics’ Spot, ANYbotics faces competition from general-purpose robotics and companies like Ghost Robotics, whose quadrupeds are ruggedised for defence and security. AgileX Robotics also competes in the industrial space with versatile robotic platforms, while Unitree Robotics offers affordable quadrupeds targeting research and light industrial use. These rivals push innovation in autonomy, durability, and cost-effectiveness across sectors.
How it scales robotics workforce
With more than 35 nationalities, ANYbotics attracts top talent worldwide. Over 200 experts are dedicated to innovation and building industrial-grade solutions that drive safety and ROI for customers. With the additional funding, the company will continue building one of the world’s largest autonomous mobile robotics teams, with expert knowledge in engineering and customer support, to ensure that customers and partners continue to benefit from advanced robotics solutions and customer care while ANYbotics continues to scale.
“We are thrilled to have the backing of world-class investors as we accelerate our mission to transform industrial inspections through autonomous robotics,” said Dr. Péter Fankhauser, Co-Founder & CEO, ANYbotics. “This additional funding allows us to scale globally, enhance our AI-driven capabilities, and continue to deliver unmatched value to our customers across industries.”
Investors’ views
“ANYbotics is transforming industrial operations with innovative AI-powered robotics,” said Michel Glezer, Director, Qualcomm Ventures Europe (Qualcomm Wireless GmbH). “Their ability to deliver proven solutions for critical challenges in global industries positions them as a leader in the robotics market. We’re proud to support their mission to enable the automation of industries through edge AI and connectivity.”
“ANYbotics is tackling some of the most critical challenges in industrial automation with a truly groundbreaking approach, and the market’s response underscores the immense potential of their solutions,” said Michael Thomas, Partner at Supernova Invest. “We are thrilled to support their journey as they scale globally and set new benchmarks in robotics innovation.”
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