Qualcomm backs Swiss robotics firm Anybotics in $60m round
ANYbotics in Zurich has raised $60m for its four legged industrial inspection robots.
The round was led by Qualcomm Ventures and Supernova Invest, with participation from TDK Ventures and other new investors, and brings the total raised to $130m.
The company is backed by existing investors from Silicon Valley and Europe, including Walden Catalyst, NGP Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Swisscanto, and Swisscom Ventures, the funding will accelerate ANYbotics’ global scaling and recent expansion in the U.S. to meet the growing demand for its ANYmal four legged industrial inspection robots and enhance the company’s ability to deliver exceptional services and seamless integrations worldwide.
The company points to large orders from BP, Equinor, Petrobras, Novelis, and Outokumpu, and has opened an office in Silicon Valley to provide support and accelerate deployments for its growing North American customer base.
THe company works with AWS, Nvidia, SAP, SLB, Equans and Siemens Energy to tap into AI and integrate with complex industrial environments.
“We are thrilled to have the backing of world-class investors as we accelerate our mission to transform industrial inspections through autonomous robotics,” said Dr. Péter Fankhauser, Co-Founder & CEO, ANYbotics. “This additional funding allows us to scale globally, enhance our AI-driven capabilities, and continue to deliver unmatched value to our customers across industries.”
ANYmal uses built-in GPUs for its industrial inspection, tapping into AI analytics for anomaly detection and condition monitoring, boosting operational efficiency and safety in demanding industries.
It is also expanding the ANYmal payload offering, integrating enhanced sensor arrays for visual, acoustic, gas, and thermal monitoring to provide unmatched flexibility and precision, enabling the robot to meet the industry’s evolving inspection needs.
“ANYbotics is transforming industrial operations with innovative AI-powered robotics,” said Michel Glezer, Director, Qualcomm Ventures Europe (Qualcomm Wireless GmbH). “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.”
“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,” said Michael Thomas, Partner at Supernova Invest. “We are thrilled to support their journey as they scale globally and set new benchmarks in robotics innovation.”
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