maxon and ANYbotics have entered into a close, long-term collaboration. One of the decisions made by the two partners is that maxon will handle the future development and production of DC and brushless motors for ANYmal. ANYmal is an autonomous, four-legged robot capable of inspecting and monitoring industrial systems and designed to perform hazardous maintenance tasks. The robot can even navigate difficult-to-access infrastructure, such as stairs and inclines, and is used in a wide range of industries.

“At maxon, we have found the ideal partner to develop our drive technology, from small series of DC or brushless motors to mass production. With maxon’s expertise and infrastructure, we will be able to further optimize a fundamental element of our robots and access state-of-the-art production methods,” says Péter Fankhauser, CEO of ANYbotics.

Eugen Elmiger, CEO of maxon group, says: “By collaborating with ANYbotics, we are combining expertise from different worlds. The creativity and flexibility of a startup are combined with the stable, global industrial environment of the maxon group. Together, we will create an intelligent, energy-efficient drive for robots, unlike anything ever seen before.”.