Swiss robotics company Anybotics has raised an extra $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million.
The funding will help the company accelerate its mission to transform industrial inspections through autonomous robotics. Dr. Péter Fankhauser, Co-Founder and CEO of Anybotics said: “This additional funding allows us to scale globally, enhance our AI-driven capabilities, and continue delivering unmatched value to our customers across industries.”
This latest round of funding is led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, with further backing from TDK Ventures and additional investors. The capital infusion will enable Anybotics to accelerate its expansion in the United States, enhance its cutting-edge AI-driven inspection solutions, and continue its mission to transform industrial automation globally.
Part of the new funding will support the company’s recent move into the U.S. market, which is marked by the opening of a new office in Silicon Valley. This strategic location will allow the company to provide enhanced support and accelerate deployments across its growing North American customer base.
ANYmal industrial inspection robots
Founded as a spin-off from ETH Zurich in 2016, Anybotics is known for its flagship product Anymal — a cutting-edge quadruped autonomous inspection robot designed to transform industrial monitoring.
Designed to operate in challenging environments, ANYmal can perform tasks ranging from detecting thermal anomalies for preventative maintenance to identifying hazardous gases, such as combustible fumes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across industrial settings.
The company describes Anymal as the “world’s most capable end-to-end robotic inspection solution,” with features that include AI-based mobility on four legs, fully autonomous operation, advanced inspection intelligence, and seamless end-to-end integration for industrial environments.
AI-powered robotics
The $60 million in funding will also be directed towards improving the performance and versatility of ANYbotics’ robots, particularly ANYmal. Key enhancements will include the integration of built-in GPUs for faster processing, enabling more sophisticated AI analytics for anomaly detection and real-time asset health monitoring.
These upgrades will also expand the robot’s sensor capabilities. New sensor arrays will include advanced visual, acoustic, gas, and thermal monitoring tools, offering unprecedented flexibility and precision in performing industrial inspections. The IP67-rated ANYmal, designed to endure extreme environments, will further solidify its role as a leading solution in industrial-grade autonomous inspections.
“ANYbotics is transforming industrial operations with innovative AI-powered robotics,” said Michel Glezer, Director, Qualcomm Ventures Europe. “Their ability to deliver proven solutions for critical challenges in global industries positions them as a leader in the robotics market.
We’re proud to support their mission to enable the automation of industries through edge AI and connectivity.”
In addition to the funding, Anybotics is also solidifying its partnerships with key players in the industrial and tech sectors, including AWS, NVIDIA, Siemens Energy, SAP, and others to integrate its robots into complex industrial environments. This helps broaden its market reach, enabling smarter, AI-powered solutions for critical industries like energy, metals, and chemicals.
With global demand on the rise, the company’s collaborations with top-tier partners are poised to set new benchmarks for autonomous industrial inspection solutions.
Scaling the Robotics Workforce
To support its ambitious expansion, Anybotics is also scaling its workforce. With over 200 engineers and robotics experts already on board, the company boasts a diverse team representing more than 35 nationalities. As part of its growth, Anybotics continues to attract top talent to further its research and development efforts, as well as enhance its customer support capabilities.
The additional funding will bolster the company’s ability to scale operations globally and continue delivering high-impact, autonomous solutions to an expanding range of industries.
Michael Thomas, Partner at Supernova Invest, emphasized the company’s unique approach to tackling critical industrial automation challenges: “Anybotics is tackling some of the most critical challenges in industrial automation with a truly groundbreaking approach, and the market’s response underscores the immense potential of their solutions,”
