ANYbotics launches ANYmal X legged robot for explosive atmospheres

ANYbotics has begun shipping ANYmal X, billed as the world's first legged inspection robot built for explosive atmospheres. The robot holds an ATEX certificate for Zones 1 and 2 (Gas Group IIB, T4) and is going to oil, gas and chemical customers including Equinor and DSM-Firmenich.

• ATEX certification covers Zones 1 and 2, Gas Group IIB, temperature class T4
• BP, Shell, PETRONAS, Petrobras and BASF tested it since 2023
• ANYbotics values the oil, gas and chemical inspection market at $102 billion
• Siemens estimates an hour of unplanned downtime can cost up to $500,000