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TDK Ventures ‘thrilled’ with its investment into ANYbotics

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TDK Corporation, the old Japanese multinational electronics giant, says its subsidiary TDK Ventures has invested in ANYbotics, a Switzerland-based global leader in industrial inspection robotics.

TDK says it is “passionate about pushing the limits of what robots can do”, and how they can transform the way industrial facilities are operated. Their robots combine best-in-class hardware, AI, and software developments to generate reliable and speedy customer return on investment.

ANYbotics has earned the trust of hundreds of industry-leading companies worldwide, and collaborates with a notable network of tech and reseller partners. As a testament to this progress, ANYbotics has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to $130 million. [Read more…] about TDK Ventures ‘thrilled’ with its investment into ANYbotics

Swiss robotics company ANYbotics opens office in Silicon Valley, USA

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ANYbotics, a Switzerland-headquartered industrial inspection robotics company, has opened an office in Silicon Valley, USA.

The company says the move will help it to “further advance autonomous inspection in North America”.

Building on US customer success and partnerships with global technology companies, ANYbotics is elevating its service and support in the US by providing turnkey robotics solutions and continuous, next-level support to US operators.

This expansion ensures faster integration and boosts efficiency and safety in the power, metals, chemicals, and mining industries.

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ANYbotics and Gresco partner to revolutionize US power and utility inspections

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ANYbotics and Gresco are transforming industrial inspections for US power and utility facilities through this strategic partnership. ANYbotics brings its advanced robotic solution, ANYmal, specifically designed to meet the needs of the industry.

Gresco strengthens its impact with its local expertise, integration experience, and full-service support. Together, they set a new standard for inspection efficiency, accuracy, and safety, driving operational excellence.

Gresco is enhancing its technology capabilities by integrating the ANYbotics robot, ANYmal, into its portfolio. [Read more…] about ANYbotics and Gresco partner to revolutionize US power and utility inspections

Amazon makes ANYbotics part of its AWS industrial cloud offering

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ANYbotics has launched its AI-driven ANYmal robot as an AWS Partner Solution and part of the AWS IoT Solutions hub.

This cooperation opens up new possibilities for condition monitoring by leveraging ANYmal with the secure AWS cloud infrastructure. It enhances safety, productivity, and operational efficiency in industries such as metals, energy, chemicals, and oil and gas.

The launch took place at the AWS Energy Symposium 2024 recently in Houston. [Read more…] about Amazon makes ANYbotics part of its AWS industrial cloud offering

ANYbotics hosts first research meet-up in Japan for its four-legged robot

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ANYbotics, the maker of a four-legged robot called “ANYmal” used for industrial inspections, has hosted its first ANYmal Research Meet-Up, which recently took place at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2024.

Held in Japan, this prestigious event gathered the foremost experts and innovators in robotics from around the globe.

ANYbotics presented its comprehensive research and academia package, ANYmal Research, a new publication database consolidating all research conducted with ANYmal Research, and the ROS2 migration strategy. [Read more…] about ANYbotics hosts first research meet-up in Japan for its four-legged robot

ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

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ANYbotics, a provider of autonomous robotics solutions, and Energy Robotics, a developer of advanced AI-software platforms for autonomous robotics, have agreed a strategic partnership.

The companies say the collaboration will “transform asset monitoring through comprehensive end-to-end inspection solutions and data integration for the energy industry”.

The ANYbotics and Energy Robotics platform integration was recently successfully demonstrated in a leading international energy company’s program to scale automated robot inspections. [Read more…] about ANYbotics agrees partnership with Energy Robotics

ANYbotics and Adeptor partner to develop robotic testing in Norway

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ANYbotics is strengthening its presence in Norway by partnering with Bergen-based industrial inspection company Adeptor.

Adeptor says it aims to “drive the adoption of inspection robots in the Norwegian energy sector”.

ANYbotics’ advanced mobile robots excel in autonomous inspections, asset monitoring, and anomaly detection within intricate industrial settings.

Adeptor delivers ANYmal robots directly and as a Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) solution, providing first-level support, customer training, and technical expertise. [Read more…] about ANYbotics and Adeptor partner to develop robotic testing in Norway

Petrobras and ANYbotics join efforts to automate offshore FPSO inspections

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Petrobras has invested $4 million in six ANYmal X units to comprehensively measure and maximize upstream and downstream value potential.

Petrobras and ANYbotics teamed up to automate offshore inspections using the ANYmal X robotic inspection solution.

Petrobras plans to qualify ANYmal X as an inspection solution for future use in its assets. The solution has the potential to add value over several years, improving safety and routine task productivity. [Read more…] about Petrobras and ANYbotics join efforts to automate offshore FPSO inspections

ANYbotics provides four-legged robot to inspect offshore oil rigs in Europe

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Aker BP, Cognite, and ANYbotics are partnering to pioneer offshore remote inspections with ANYmal X on the Valhall platform (main picture) in the North Sea, the large body of water between the UK and Scandinavia. 

ANYmal X, the only Ex-certified legged robot, was tested for integrated robotic inspections in offshore Ex-rated zones, showcasing the benefits of Cognite’s real-time digital twins and comprehensive AI-powered data platform. (See video below.)

This is a significant step in Aker BP’s aim to implement remote inspections as an enabler for unmanned operation of complex offshore processing platforms by 2027-2029. [Read more…] about ANYbotics provides four-legged robot to inspect offshore oil rigs in Europe

Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management

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Outokumpu, a giant specialist producer of stainless steel, will start to utilize artificial intelligence and safety inspection robots to improve and digitize the company’s facilities’ health and safety monitoring.

Outokumpu recently signed a deal with a Swiss robotics company ANYbotics on autonomous robotics solutions and, in June 2023, the first ANYmal robot arrived to Outokumpu’s site in Krefeld, Germany.

Outokumpu claims this makes the company the “first in the steel industry to use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025”. [Read more…] about Outokumpu becomes ‘first’ in steel industry to use robotics in safety management