Swiss robotics firm ANYbotics is doubling down on its industrial inspection ambitions with a fresh $60 million in funding. The extension comes 18 months after its initial $50 million Series B raise, bringing the round's total to $110 million.
Key points:
- ANYbotics has raised an additional $60M, bringing its Series B total to $110M and overall funding to $130M
- The round was led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, with participation from TDK Ventures
- The company plans to accelerate U.S. expansion and enhance its ANYmal robot's AI capabilities
- Current customers include BP, Equinor, Petrobras, and Novelis, with about 200 robots deployed
The Zurich-based company has carved out a distinctive niche in the competitive robotics landscape with its ANYmal robot – a four-legged machine specifically designed for industrial inspections. Unlike other quadruped robots adapted for industrial use, ANYmal was purpose-built for harsh environments, featuring complete water protection and specialized sensors for thermal, gas, and acoustic monitoring.
"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 and CEO of ANYbotics. The sentiment reflects the company's growing momentum, with about 200 robots already deployed across major industrial facilities.
The latest funding round attracted notable investors, including Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest as lead investors, with participation from TDK Ventures. The investment will fuel ANYbotics' expansion in the U.S. market, where it recently opened a Silicon Valley office to better serve North American customers.
ANYbotics' approach to industrial inspection has gained traction with major players in the energy and manufacturing sectors. The company has secured contracts with industry giants like BP, Equinor, and Novelis, who use the robots to handle routine inspections in environments that are often dangerous or difficult for human workers to access.
The company's growth reflects a broader industry trend toward automation in industrial settings, where robots can take on repetitive and hazardous tasks while collecting valuable data. ANYbotics has built strategic partnerships with tech leaders including AWS, NVIDIA, and SAP to strengthen its AI capabilities and ensure seamless integration into existing industrial operations.
ANYbotics says it plans to enhance ANYmal's capabilities with built-in GPUs for faster processing and advanced AI analytics. These improvements aim to boost the robot's ability to detect anomalies and monitor equipment conditions in real-time, addressing a critical need in industrial maintenance and safety operations.