ANYbotics has begun delivering its explosion-protected inspection robot to customers including Equinor and DSM-Firmenich.
The Zurich company’s four-legged robot inspects oil, gas and chemical facilities where equipment must be protected against igniting flammable atmospheres. It combines visual, thermal, acoustic and gas sensing with autonomous navigation on stairs and narrow walkways.
The deliveries follow an early-access programme running since 2023. Protective measures include sealed, nitrogen-filled electronics chambers, flameproof motor and battery housings, and temperature monitoring. Inspection findings feed into maintenance systems through ANYbotics’ Shift platform.