ANYmal: The Autonomous Industrial Inspection Robot

The ANYbotics ANYmal is a four-legged autonomous robot designed for industrial inspection and data collection in complex facilities. Its AI-based mobility supports autonomous navigation through multi-floor environments, including stairs, rough terrain, wet surfaces, and low-clearance areas. ANYmal features a ruggedized, IP67-rated design for operation in demanding indoor and outdoor environments.

ANYmal combines visual and thermal cameras, an ultrasonic microphone, LED spotlight, and 360-degree LiDAR scanner to collect inspection data for equipment and infrastructure monitoring. AI-based inspection algorithms can analyze sensor data to interpret values, classify results, and detect anomalies. The robot can also autonomously return to a docking station for recharging between inspection activities.

Industrial-Grade and IP67 Rated

Built for demanding industrial environments, the ruggedized design provides impact protection and an IP67 rating for dust and water protection.

Integrated Inspection Suite

A fully integrated inspection suite combines visual and thermal cameras, an ultrasonic microphone, LED spotlight, and 360-degree LiDAR scanner. Additional payload capacity supports compatible sensors for specific inspection requirements.

AI-Based Mobility and Autonomy

AI-based mobility enables autonomous data collection and navigation throughout complex industrial facilities. The system supports multi-floor navigation, movement on open grated stairs, operation in low positions, and travel across wet and uneven terrain.

ANYmal Gas Leak and Presence Detection

ANYmal can be configured with additional sensors for gas leak and gas presence inspections. An optional acoustic imager supports gas leak detection and localization, while optional gas concentration sensors support detection of gas presence during inspection activities.

ANYbotics ANYmal Applications

Industrial Inspection: Conducting routine inspections in industrial environments, such as factories and power plant, to monitor equipment health and identify potential issues. Conducting inspections in chemical plants or offshore oil and gas platforms to detect leaks, monitor equipment and structural integrity to ensure safe operations.

Industrial Inspection: ANYmal is designed for autonomous inspection and data collection within complex industrial facilities. Its AI-based mobility supports navigation through multi-floor environments, including open grated stairs, low-clearance areas, and wet or uneven terrain. The robot combines autonomous mobility with integrated inspection sensors to collect data during routine industrial inspection missions.

Visual Inspection: The integrated visual camera provides 20× optical zoom for capturing images and video from longer distances. During visual inspections, ANYmal can capture images of equipment indicators such as gauges, counters, displays, valves, and levers to support equipment condition monitoring and identification of abnormal conditions.

Thermal Inspection: The integrated thermal camera provides non-contact temperature measurements ranging from -40°C to 550°C. Thermal inspections can be used to identify overheating components and thermal anomalies, while configurable temperature thresholds can support anomaly reporting.

Acoustic Inspection: An integrated ultrasonic microphone records acoustic measurements across audible and ultrasonic frequencies from 0 to 384 kHz. This provides an additional source of inspection data for monitoring equipment and industrial environments.

LiDAR Scanning: A 360-degree LiDAR scanner provides environmental scanning for localization and reality capture. LiDAR works alongside ANYmal’s autonomous mobility capabilities as the robot navigates complex industrial facilities and performs inspection missions.

Gas Leak and Gas Presence Inspection: ANYmal can be equipped with optional sensors for gas leak and gas presence inspections. An acoustic imaging payload supports 360-degree gas leak detection, including locating leak sources and quantifying leak rates. Modular gas concentration sensors can monitor supported gas concentrations and provide near real-time feedback. These capabilities extend mobile inspection coverage into areas where fixed sensors may provide limited coverage.           

ANYmal Robot Key Features:

• Running Time and Range: 90 to 120 minutes on a full charge, with a range of 2.49 miles on a full charge and up to 1.24 miles for a typical inspection mission, depending on payload weight and the number of inspection points.

• Recharge Time: 3 hours for a full charge or 100 minutes for a 70% quick charge.

• Industrial Mobility: Designed to navigate challenging industrial environments, including stairs, narrow spaces, rough terrain, and slippery or wet surfaces.

• IP67 Dust and Water Protection: Fully protected against dust and water with an IP67 rating and designed to operate in humid and dusty conditions.

• Day and Night Operation: No light is required for autonomous operation and inspection. Low light of at least 20 lux is required for automatic docking and tele-operation.

• Autonomous Navigation: AI-based mobility, obstacle avoidance, autonomous path planning, and autonomous recharging support repeatable inspection missions in complex industrial environments.