{
  "id": 16765093,
  "title": "ANYbotics begins delivery of legged inspection robot built for explosive atmospheres",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/anybotics-begins-delivery-of-legged-inspection-robot-built-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T16:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SiliconANGLE",
    "slug": "siliconangle",
    "url": "https://siliconangle.com/2026/10/27/anybotics-begins-delivery-of-legged-inspection-robot-built-for-explosive-atmospheres/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ANYbotics has begun delivering ANYmal X, the world's first four-legged robot capable of operating in explosive environments. This innovative robot is designed for inspection tasks in hazardous areas where traditional methods pose significant risks. Equinor ASA and DSM-Firmenich AG are among the first industry leaders to receive the ANYmal X, joining a growing list of oil, gas, and chemical companies utilizing the platform. Chief Executive Péter Fankhauser highlighted the extensive engineering efforts and ten patents that contributed to the robot's development. ANYmal X's safety features, which prevent ignition sources from causing explosions, set it apart from traditional inspection robots. The company spent four years and over ten patents developing the robot, making it compliant with industry safety standards. ANYbotics' comprehensive approach involved ignition risk assessments and safeguards for all potential sources of ignition. With over 50 power, metals, and materials customers currently using the system, and over 120,000 inspections conducted monthly, ANYbotics aims to reduce downtime and enhance safety in hazardous environments.",
  "summary": "ANYbotics AG, a leading provider of four-legged inspection robots for heavy industry, today announced it’s shipping the world’s first legged robot designed to operate in dangerous environments where a spark or fire could trigger an explosion. The new robot, named ANYmal X, is a dog-like robot that can patrol and inspect equipment where specialist technicians […] The post ANYbotics begins delivery…",
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    "ANYmal X, world's first four-legged robot for explosive environments",
    "Equinor ASA and DSM-Firmenich AG receive ANYmal X for inspections",
    "ANYmal X features ignition risk prevention and 120,000 monthly inspections"
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}