ANYbotics expands its global presence with a new engineering and AI hub at DFactory Barcelona. 16 de June de 2026 * Barcelona, Barcelona, together with Zurich and San Francisco, will become the company's third global hub and will address the growing demand for its autonomous inspection solutions in asset- and process-intensive industrial sectors. The company's arrival in the city has been supported by Barcelona & Partners, the investment attraction and strategic projects agency of Barcelona Global. * Pere Navarro and Blanca Sorigué, executive chairman and general manager of the CZFB, together with Montse Puig, general manager of Barcelona & Partners, met with Andrea Corda, CTO of ANYbotics, and Rene-Charles Michon, head of ANYbotics at DFactory, to welcome them to the internationally renowned Industry 4.0 ecosystem. Barcelona, June 16, 2026.- ANYbotics, a global leader in AI-powered robotic inspection solutions, today announced the opening of its new office at DFactory Barcelona. The new engineering and artificial intelligence hub in Barcelona will be the company's third global location, alongside Zurich and San Francisco, and will help meet the growing demand for its autonomous inspection solutions in asset- and process-intensive industrial sectors. This expansion follows a period of strong growth for ANYbotics, at a time when companies in the oil, energy and gas, chemicals, metals, and process industries in general are moving from pilot projects to large-scale deployments of its autonomous inspection robots. As the market matures, ANYbotics is expanding its presence and engineering teams to support and scale its global deployments. "We are building a global company commensurate with a global opportunity," said Péter Fankhauser, co-founder and CEO of ANYbotics. He added that "Barcelona offers us access to outstanding engineering talent, in a city that is rapidly becoming a key hub for robotics and industrial engineering talent." The new ANYbotics team in Barcelona will focus on key technical disciplines such as computer vision and machine learning, backend and frontend software engineering, mechatronics, and DevOps. As the hub grows, the company plans to further strengthen the team by integrating additional supply chain functions and other essential business areas. "The Barcelona team will work on computer vision, machine learning, and key software systems that directly define what our robots can do," explained Andrea Corda, CTO of ANYbotics. "These are complex challenges, and our location at DFactory Barcelona places us at the heart of an Industry 4.0 ecosystem, giving us access to professionals, research groups, and companies that are addressing them," Corda added. For his part, Pere Navarro, executive chairman of the CZFB, stated that "the addition of ANYbotics to the DFactory Barcelona ecosystem reinforces our commitment to a safer, smarter and more efficient industry. Its autonomous mobile robotics technology, applied to industrial inspection in complex environments, represents a clear advancement in operational safety and data management. Having solutions that integrate robotics, computer vision and artificial intelligence helps us drive the digital transformation of the most demanding industrial sectors." Blanca Sorigué, general manager of the CZFB, explained that ANYbotics' decision to choose DFactory Barcelona "reaffirms the value of our Industry 4.0 ecosystem, which is specialized and focused on applied innovation. Here, talent, partners, and infrastructure come together to enable the creation of high-level engineering teams and to accelerate R&D in real-world environments. Their addition strengthens collaboration with the existing industrial and robotics ecosystem and consolidates DFactory as a space where technology is transformed into industrial impact." Barcelona & Partners, the investment attraction and strategic projects agency of Barcelona Global, has supported ANYbotics throughout the process of selecting Barcelona as the location for its new engineering and artificial intelligence hub. The city was chosen for its ability to attract international talent, the presence of a well-established ecosystem in robotics, artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0, its strong industrial tradition, and leading infrastructures such as DFactory Barcelona. In this regard, Ramon Agenjo, president of Barcelona Global, highlighted that ANYbotics' decision confirms the city's positioning as "one of Europe's leading hubs for robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced engineering," and added that projects like this "are key to strengthening Barcelona's competitiveness, generating highly skilled employment, and consolidating the city as a leading destination for international investment. This is the type of company we want to attract to Barcelona and that reflects the strength of our advanced technology ecosystem." The addition of ANYbotics reinforces DFactory Barcelona's international positioning as a leading ecosystem for technology companies driving the digital transformation of industry to make it safer, more resilient and more competitive. Currently, DFactory Barcelona already hosts more than 40 companies and has reached full occupancy. The Barcelona ecosystem has already begun its expansion works, which will allow it to grow from its current 17,000 m^2 of space to 60,000 m^2, with the construction of four new buildings. The first buildings of this expansion are expected to be completed by the end of next year, with new companies set to move in at the beginning of 2027.

SAP ANYbotics partner to accelerate Physical AI adoption in industrial manufacturing. 2026-04-02 by AICC Heavy industry continues to depend on manual inspections of hazardous and contaminated facilities. This approach is not only costly but also poses significant safety risks to human workers. Swiss robotics manufacturer ANYbotics and enterprise software leader SAP are collaborating to revolutionize this industry practice. ANYbotics' four-legged autonomous robots will integrate directly with SAP's backend enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. Rather than operating as isolated assets, these robots function as mobile data-gathering nodes within an industrial Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. This partnership demonstrates how hardware innovation can seamlessly integrate with established enterprise workflows. Highlighting this industry trend, SAP is sponsoring the AI & Big Data Expo North America at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, California, which is co-located with the IoT Tech Expo and Intelligent Automation & Physical AI Summit. Addressing critical industrial challenges. Equipment failures at chemical plants or offshore rigs result in substantial financial losses. While routine human inspections aim to identify issues early, they face inherent limitations - inspectors experience fatigue, and industrial facilities span vast areas. Conversely, robots can conduct continuous patrols, equipped with thermal imaging, acoustic sensors, and visual monitoring systems. When connected to SAP, an overheating pump automatically generates a maintenance request without human intervention. Eliminating reporting delays. Traditionally, problem identification and work order creation are disconnected processes. A technician might detect an unusual compressor noise, document it manually, and enter it into the system hours later. By the time parts are approved, critical equipment may have sustained irreparable damage. The ANYbotics-SAP integration eliminates this delay entirely. The robot's onboard AI processes sensory data in real-time, and upon detecting irregular motor frequencies, it communicates directly with SAP's asset management module via APIs. The system immediately verifies spare parts availability, calculates potential downtime costs, and schedules engineering resources. This automation ensures machinery assessment is based on consistent, objective data rather than subjective human judgment. Overcoming infrastructure limitations. Deploying robots in heavy industry differs significantly from office software installations - companies must navigate unreliable infrastructure. Industrial facilities typically suffer from poor internet connectivity due to thick concrete walls, metal scaffolding, and electromagnetic interference. The solution relies on edge computing architecture. Continuously streaming high-definition thermal video and LiDAR data to cloud servers requires excessive bandwidth. Instead, robots process most data locally, with onboard processors distinguishing between normal operations and dangerous conditions like overheating. Only critical fault information and location data are transmitted to SAP. To address network challenges, early adopters are deploying private 5G networks. This provides comprehensive coverage across expansive facilities where conventional Wi-Fi fails, while securing data transmission against interception. Security considerations. A mobile robot equipped with cameras represents a potential security vulnerability. Companies must implement zero-trust network protocols to continuously verify robot identity and restrict SAP module access. In the event of a security breach, the system must immediately sever connections to prevent lateral movement into corporate networks. Managing unstructured data. These robots generate vast amounts of unstructured data during operations. Converting raw audio and thermal imagery into structured SAP-compatible formats presents significant challenges. Without proper management, maintenance teams face alert fatigue. Overly sensitive robots may generate hundreds of false warnings daily, causing teams to ignore SAP dashboards entirely. IT departments must establish precise thresholds before system activation, defining what constitutes genuine maintenance tickets versus situations requiring monitoring. Implementations typically employ middleware solutions to translate robot telemetry into SAP-compatible data structures. This software filters noise, ensuring only legitimate issues reach the ERP system. The data lake storing this information must be organized for future machine learning initiatives. While immediate goals focus on equipment repair, the long-term objective is leveraging years of robot data to predict failures before they occur. Ensuring successful Physical AI deployment. The ANYbotics-SAP collaboration represents a significant advancement in industrial automation, transforming how facilities monitor critical infrastructure. By combining autonomous robotics with enterprise software integration, companies can achieve safer operations, reduced costs, and predictive maintenance capabilities that were previously unattainable.