ANYbotics launches Gas Leak and Presence Detection for ANYmal inspection robot - The Robot Report

ANYbotics AG has introduced a new Gas Leak and Presence Detection capability for its autonomous quadruped robot, ANYmal, aimed at improving safety and reducing costs in industrial environments such as petrochemical plants. Gas leaks, often invisible and costly—potentially exceeding $57,000 annually per leak—pose significant safety and financial risks. Traditional manual inspections are often infrequent, inconsistent, and miss early warning signs like subtle temperature changes or unusual noises, allowing leaks to go undetected. ANYmal’s new system combines autonomous navigation with modular gas detectors and a 360° acoustic imaging payload to precisely locate leaks, quantify gas concentrations, and alert personnel in real time, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and safety while lowering emissions. The integrated acoustic imaging camera can access difficult-to-reach areas and detect a broad range of gases, including steam, compressed air, vacuum, toxic gases, and hydrocarbons. The modular design supports hot-swappable detectors for different gases such as oxygen, hydrocarbons, and ammonia, allowing