The robot is built so that it cannot ignite gas that may be present in its surroundings. Its electronics are sealed, monitored and designed so that sparks or hot surfaces cannot reach the surrounding atmosphere.

Each round records how the equipment looks, sounds and reads, and what is in the air around it, as structured data per asset. The payload combines a zoom camera with visual change and object detection, 640 × 512 radiometric thermal imaging and an acoustic imager. An optional gas-sensing module adds gas measurements. Typical tasks: gas leak and presence detection; mechanical anomaly detection on rotating equipment; partial discharge detection in switchgear and substations; thermal analysis of flare lines, vessels and heat exchangers; visual detection of liquid leaks and HSE status; component misalignment and surface wear; equipment operational state verification; indicator, gauge and alarm monitoring.

Yes. Bureau Veritas, an independent notified body, has examined the design and issued an ATEX EU-type examination certificate for Zones 1 and 2. This is the core technical approval of the explosion protection. IECEx certification will be available with first production.

Nothing is missing in the design. The IECEx certificate requires an audit of the series production line, which starts after launch. IECEx certification will be available with first production.

ANYmal X is certified for gas atmospheres in Zone 1 and Zone 2, Gas Group IIB, temperature class T4 (EPL Gb, Category 2G). It is not intended for Zone 0, explosive dust atmospheres or IIC gases such as hydrogen and acetylene. Charging and nitrogen refilling take place outside the hazardous area.

Continuous operating ambient temperature −10 to 50 °C; humidity 5–95%, non-condensing; light rain (< 4 mm/h) and moderate rain (< 16 mm/h); altitude 0–2,000 m above sea level. Ingress protection is IP65 for the robot and IP67 for the inspection payload. Preliminary specifications, subject to change. Refer to the product certificate and user manual for approved ratings and operating conditions.

Outside the hazardous area, using the ANYbotics charging system only. The robot walks to its dock on its own and returns to the plant to continue its rounds. The dock is floor-mounted in a sheltered, non-hazardous area and needs about 1 × 2 m, or about 2 × 2 m with the nitrogen refill station. Nitrogen supply purity is at least 99.9%, with at most 0.1% oxygen. Keep a 2 m radius around the charging robot free of flammable material.

More than 3 hours.

Navigation, path planning, motion control and diagnostics run on the robot. It docks on its own and resumes its mission after charging. Stored missions continue offline, with data buffered on board and synchronized with Shift when connectivity returns. It supports Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 and 5 GHz) and 5G / 4G LTE; remote assistance requires connectivity.

ANYbotics works with your team to define the business goals and the routes ANYmal X should take over, then provides an offer for your site. Ask for a Business Value Assessment or an on-site demonstration.