Swiss Robotics Firm ANYbotics Scores $60 Million to Fuel U.S. Expansion

Switzerland-based ANYbotics has raised $60 million in a bid to boost its expansion into both the United States and global markets, marking a significant move in the company’s mission to expand the safer, more efficient, and more sustainable application of robotics across sectors such as chemicals, energy, metals, mining, and power.

Substantial orders have come from industry leaders such as BP, Equinor, Novelis, Petrobras, and Outokumpu. ANYbotics is also forging key partnerships with major firms such as AWS, NVIDIA, SAP, SLB, Equans, and Siemens Energy.

Dr. Péter Fankhauser, Co-Founder and CEO of ANYbotics, expressed his enthusiasm about how the new funding can expand the global reach of ANYbotics and integrate its advanced AI solutions into more complex industrial environments.

• “We are thrilled to have the backing of world-class investors as we accelerate our mission to transform industrial inspections through autonomous robotics,” he said.

ANYbotics also opened a Silicon Valley office to strengthen its North American presence in preparation for improving customer support and expediting the deployment of its innovative technologies in the field of industrial inspection.

The company is heavily investing in improvements for its flagship robot, ANYmal. This advanced inspection robot will feature built-in GPUs for enhanced performance through quicker processing and sophisticated AI analytics focused on anomaly detection and condition monitoring. The upgrades will also include improved sensor arrays for visual, acoustic, gas, and thermal monitoring.

ANYbotics is closing the technology gap in industrial data processing with new solutions that convert raw data into actionable insights, providing a significant boost to operational performance while reducing overall costs thanks to real-time remote asset health monitoring.

The company’s diverse team of over 200 professionals from all over the world will soon transform it into one of the largest autonomous mobile robotics teams the world has ever seen. The fresh funding will support workforce expansion while ensuring high-quality customer service.

Michael Thomas from Supernova Invest remarked on ANYbotics' innovative approach to tackling challenges in industrial automation.

• “The market’s response underscores the immense potential of their solutions,” he noted.

Support from prominent investors like Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest has been vital for ANYbotics’ vision. Michel Glezer from Qualcomm Ventures Europe commended the company’s ability to address critical challenges in various industries with its AI-powered robotics.

As ANYbotics continues to advance its robotics and AI-driven solutions, it is poised to transform industrial operations significantly. With strong financial backing and an expanding global footprint, the company aims to lead the future of autonomous industrial inspection.