ANYmal C vs ANYmal D
Side-by-side comparison of ANYmal C (ANYbotics AG) and ANYmal D (ANYbotics AG) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANYmal CSwitzerland
- ANYmal DSwitzerland
Year First Available
- ANYmal C2016
- ANYmal D2016
Verified Deployments
- ANYmal C0 Deployments
- ANYmal D0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ANYmal C$120,000–$180,000 USD
- ANYmal D$140,000–$210,000 USD
Availability Status
- ANYmal CACTIVE
- ANYmal DACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Max Speed
- ANYmal C1 m/s
- ANYmal D1 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Year First Available | 2016 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $120,000–$180,000 USD | $140,000–$210,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Max Speed | 1 m/s | 1 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload Capacity, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ANYmal C | ANYmal D |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $150,000 | $175,000 |
| Payback period | 36.0 mo | 42.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $100,000 | $75,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +67% | +43% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ANYmal C and ANYmal D?
ANYmal C is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH. ANYmal D is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH.
When were ANYmal C and ANYmal D launched?
ANYmal C launched in 2016. ANYmal D launched in 2016.
How do ANYmal C and ANYmal D compare on the Robo Index?
ANYmal C grades AA on the Robo Index. ANYmal D grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ANYmal C and ANYmal D in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Quadruped on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ANYmal C and ANYmal D?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
ANYmal C vs ANYmal D compares two robots in the quadruped category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.