ANYbotics Delivers ANYmal X Explosion-Proof Inspection Robot
The company began shipping its specialized autonomous units to support safety in hazardous industrial environments.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Robotics
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ANYbotics has officially begun deliveries of its ANYmal X inspection robot, a unit specifically engineered to operate in explosion-risk environments. Early adopters including Equinor and DSM-Firmenich are now deploying the technology to monitor hazardous industrial sites.
Why it matters
The robot is designed to remove human workers from dangerous areas while providing granular data for predictive maintenance and digital twin systems. This helps companies minimize risks in high-stakes environments like chemical plants and oil refineries.
The ANYmal X utilizes 12 flameproof leg enclosures and nitrogen-filled chambers to meet ATEX and IECEx standards. The system integrates thermal, visual, acoustic, and gas sensors while navigating complex environments without facility modifications.
The players
ANYbotics
A Switzerland-based robotics firm specializing in autonomous inspection systems.
Equinor
A Norwegian energy company that is among the initial customers for the ANYmal X.
DSM-Firmenich
A science-based company in nutrition, health, and beauty that is an initial customer for the robots.
The details
The development of the system spanned four years and resulted in over 10 patents. The robot integrates with the Shift platform to manage autonomous scheduling and streamline the integration of diagnostic data.
Timeline
Companies began evaluating the robot technology in 2023.
ANYbotics began customer deliveries on October 27, 2026.
A public demonstration is scheduled at ADIPEC 2026 from November 2 to 5, 2026.
The Tech Race
The ANYmal X adheres to the ATEX and IECEx explosion-protection standards to function in hazardous zones. By meeting these rigorous safety requirements, the robot marks a technical advancement that allows autonomous systems to replace manual inspections in volatile industrial atmospheres.
Industrial facilities can now utilize autonomous technology to gather consistent diagnostic data without exposing personnel to high-risk areas. The integration with predictive maintenance software allows operators to improve equipment reliability and safety compliance.
The takeaway
This launch highlights a shift toward using specialized robotics to handle hazardous inspections that were previously human-only tasks. Companies looking to implement similar technology should prioritize platforms that support digital twin integration for better predictive analytics.
What happens next
ANYbotics will conduct a public demonstration of the ANYmal X robot at the ADIPEC 2026 conference in Abu Dhabi, which takes place from November 2 to November 5, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the current state of industrial automation in our Robotics section.
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