ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, launched a new Gas Leak and Presence Detection solution for its ANYmal robot, which is set to transform how industrial sites identify and manage costly and hazardous gas leaks.

ZURICH, Switzerland - June 17, 2025 - ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, launched a new Gas Leak and Presence Detection solution for its ANYmal robot, which is set to transform how industrial sites identify and manage costly and hazardous gas leaks.

ANYmal's new solution offers a comprehensive approach to industrial gas leak detection. It integrates advanced, modular gas detectors with a 360° acoustic imaging payload to precisely pinpoint leak sources and simultaneously measure ambient gas concentrations. The cutting-edge acoustic imaging camera is capable of detecting a wide array of common industrial gas leaks, such as steam, compressed air, vacuum, toxic gases, and hydrocarbons. It can also identify partial discharge events and mechanical anomalies. The system then quantifies the rate and cost of a detected loss, and delivers these actionable insights directly into Data Navigator, ANYbotics' inspection data and asset management platform.

Gas leaks are an invisible yet significant problem in industrial environments, especially in petrochemical plants where many gases are fugitive. A single, undetected gas leak can cost a facility over $57,000 annually, which can quickly add up, beyond the immediate safety risks. ANYbotics' new solution tackles these challenges head-on. ANYmal robot's new mobile acoustic imaging camera offers unparalleled coverage and flexible access to areas that are difficult and costly to reach with traditional static sensors. This empowers inspection and maintenance teams to not only detect more leaks, but also proactively identify vulnerabilities in critical pipework, helping to prevent future leaks and realise significant annual cost reductions.

Thanks to the new Gas Presence Detection solution's modular design, users can independently swap in multiple gas detectors to suit different gases, including oxygen, hydrocarbons, ammonia and many others, then calibrate them on-site. This inherent flexibility allows ANYmal to continuously monitor various gas concentrations around its body during both autonomous and teleoperated missions, greatly enhancing safety in areas where static sensors offer limited coverage. The system also provides customer-configurable thresholds that trigger an alarm upon overexposure.

Traditional manual inspections often miss existing leaks and early indicators of pipework failure, such as subtle temperature changes or unusual noises. Because these inspections are tedious, inconsistently tracked, and often infrequent, critical equipment can go unchecked, allowing many gas leaks to go unnoticed and leading to costly, potentially dangerous situations. ANYbotics' new Gas Leak and Presence Detection solution eliminates guesswork and human error. It reliably detects leaks regardless of size or environmental conditions, ensuring thorough, consistent and regular monitoring that manual methods simply can't provide.

"Our new Gas Leak and Presence Detection solution is a game-changer for industrial leak detection and prevention," says Péter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics. "By combining ANYmal's autonomous navigation with modular gas detectors and a 360° acoustic imaging payload, we're providing a powerful, flexible tool that significantly enhances safety and drives substantial cost savings for our customers. Our autonomous mobile robots can now detect the source of leaks, quantify the loss, and alert personnel in real-time. By extending coverage across the entire facility, we're providing a level of precision and efficiency that reduces operational costs, improves safety, and lowers emissions."

The new Gas Leak and Presence Detection solution is already demonstrating significant impact during early adopter projects with ANYbotics' leading industrial partners in the Energy, Metals, Mining, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Patrik d'Allens, Head of Technical Services at DSM-Firmenich, says: "Gas Leak Detection fits into our data and maintenance strategy and gives us peace of mind so we can focus on value-creating tasks."

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ANYbotics' new Gas Leak and Presence Detection solution automates the entire gas concentration measurement and leak detection process, leveraging ANYmal's robust autonomous mobility and state-of-the-art sensors to deliver tangible value:
• Cost Reduction: Early identification and precise localization of leaks minimize product loss and energy waste, translating directly into substantial operational cost savings.
• Complete Coverage: Combining 360° acoustic imaging with multi-gas concentration sensing, the new solution provides full-site visibility, detecting leaks even in complex or difficult-to-access areas that static sensors often miss.
• Quantify the Cost: Beyond detection, the solution measures the leak size and rate, translating invisible losses into quantifiable cost data for immediate financial impact assessment and prioritization.
• Enhanced Safety: By detecting fugitive gases and automating inspections in hazardous and hard-to-reach areas, ANYmal drastically reduces human exposure to dangerous substances and environments, improving overall site safety and compliance.
• Actionable Maintenance Insights: High-frequency, autonomous inspections generate valuable trend data, enabling predictive maintenance decisions and more intelligent planning for repair work.
• Lower Emissions & Stronger Compliance: Proactive detection and repair of fugitive emissions help facilities meet stringent environmental regulations and contribute to sustainability targets.
• Flexible Deployment: The modular payload design allows customers to choose exactly the sensors they need—whether acoustic imaging for mechanical anomalies, gas concentration sensors for hazardous concentrations, or both—ensuring a tailored and cost-effective solution.

About ANYbotics
ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-driven robot inspection solutions, tackles critical industry challenges in safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Designed for the toughest industrial environments, ANYbotics' ANYmal robots excel in autonomous operations, advanced mobility, and real-time data collection, making them ideal for tasks such as routine inspections, remote operations, or predictive maintenance. Trusted by hundreds of industry leaders in energy, power, metals, mining, and chemicals worldwide, ANYbotics aims to augment industrial workforces with autonomous robots, addressing labor shortages and keeping workers out of harm's way. Supported by over $130M in funding from leading European and Silicon Valley investors and a 200-expert team, ANYbotics has been shaping the future of industrial automation since 2009 with offices in Zurich and San Francisco. To learn more about how you can use ANYmal to transform your industrial operations, visit our website at anybotics.com.