ANYmal D Max
ANYmal D Max is a quadruped inspection robot developed by ANYbotics AG for autonomous industrial inspection in heavy industries including oil & gas, mining, chemicals, and power. The robot performs fully autonomous missions using LiDAR SLAM navigation and multiple sensor types, with over 200 units deployed globally.
Overview and Use Cases
ANYmal D Max is an outdoor quadruped robot designed for autonomous industrial inspection missions. It operates across oil & gas, mining, chemicals, power, and related heavy industries. The robot is deployed for continuous facility monitoring, performing tasks such as route-based inspections, gauge reading, anomaly detection, and environmental monitoring without direct human presence at the inspection site. Teleoperation capabilities are available as a supplementary operational mode.
Key Capabilities
- Autonomous Navigation: LiDAR SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) for autonomous route following and environmental mapping
- Sensor Suite: Equipped with thermal, visual, acoustic, and gas detection sensors for comprehensive site monitoring
- Mobility: Stair climbing and fall recovery capabilities for navigation across varied industrial terrain
- Self-Docking: Autonomous battery management and docking to charging stations
- Environmental Rating: IP67 rated for dust and water resistance
- Data Management: Integration with Data Navigator platform for inspection reporting and anomaly documentation
Specifications
- Speed: 1.3 m/s
- Battery Runtime: Approximately 1.5 hours per charge
- Charging: Full charge in 3 hours; 70% charge in 100 minutes
- Battery Configuration: Swappable battery system
- Payload Capacity: Specifications reported in operational literature with variation across sources
Applications
The ANYmal D Max has demonstrated sustained deployment across multiple industrial sectors. Documented operational history includes 33,000+ inspections completed at a single cement facility and continuous 365-day deployment cycles at utility substations. The robot's autonomous capabilities enable extended monitoring programs in remote or hazardous locations, reducing requirements for human personnel in high-risk environments.
Manufacturer
ANYmal D Max is developed by ANYbotics AG, a company founded in 2016 as a spin-out from ETH Zurich and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Over 200 units of ANYmal D Max have been deployed globally as of the available data.
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