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Yokogawa Electric Corporation (“Yokogawa”), a Japan-based multinational specializing in industrial control and automation, and ANYbotics AG (“ANYbotics”), the Swiss leader in industrial inspection robots, announce that they have signed a partnership agreement which will see Yokogawa’s OpreX™ Robot Management Core software integrated with the software stack of ANYbotics’ lineup of ANYmal robots, including the ANYmal X explosion-proof robot. By integrating the management of explosion- and non-explosion-proof robots that conduct autonomous inspections of industrial facilities, the two companies aim to develop new opportunities in the oil & gas, power, and metals industries.
OpreX Robot Management Core is a key product in Yokogawa’s robot solutions. The software helps customers maintain their facilities more safely and efficiently by integrating the management of various types of robots that perform plant maintenance tasks conventionally carried out by humans. When connected to plant control systems, the data acquired can be used to issue instructions to robots, thus enabling the first step to be taken toward autonomous plant operations. The latest version of OpreX Robot Management Core supports ANYmal and will integrate with ANYbotics’ existing proprietary software stack.
ANYmal is an autonomous and remotely operable four-legged inspection robot equipped with high-quality sensors that enable super-human sensing capabilities. It is the leading quadruped robot built from the ground up specifically for inspections in harsh industrial environments. It is IP67-rated and fully protected against water and dust ingress. ANYbotics offers two models: ANYmal D, designed for highly mobile and autonomous inspections in both indoor and outdoor industrial settings, and ANYmal X, the world’s first explosion-proof legged inspection robot certified for use in ATEX and IECEx Zone 1 environments. ANYbotics has conducted several deployments of its prototype ANYmal X, which will formally launch later this year.
Dr. Péter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics, highlighted,“This collaboration marks an important milestone in our growth strategy, particularly as we expand further into the energy markets across Asia and the Middle East - regions with strong demand for innovative inspection solutions in hazardous areas. By integrating Yokogawa’s OpreX Robot Management Core software with our ANYmal robots, we’re delivering a fully integrated solution that allows industrial operators to improve safety, reduce downtime, and drive operational excellence.”
Masaharu Maeda, Yokogawa Electric vice president, executive officer, and head of the company’s Solutions Business Division, added,“Through the integrated use of the OpreX Robot Management Core software with ANYbotics' hazardous environment-proof robot technology, we will take advantage of our extensive global network to provide comprehensive support covering all phases of our customers’ robotics implementation, from planning to operation and maintenance. Furthermore, by combining it with our company’s AI-based OpreX Plant Image Analyzer, we will contribute to promoting the digitalization of inspection work.”
About ANYbotics
ANYbotics (anybotics.com), 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 $150m 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.
About Yokogawa
Yokogawa (yokogawa.com) provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations.
Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society through its 17,000+ employees in a global network of 128 companies spanning 62 countries.
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