ANYmal vs ANYmal X
Side-by-side comparison of ANYmal (ANYbotics AG) and ANYmal X (ANYbotics AG) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ANYmalSwitzerland
- ANYmal XSwitzerland
Year First Available
- ANYmal2021
- ANYmal X—
Verified Deployments
- ANYmal0 Deployments
- ANYmal X0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ANYmal$100,000–$180,000 USD
- ANYmal X$150,000–$250,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- ANYmal2 hrs
- ANYmal X—
Availability Status
- ANYmalACTIVE
- ANYmal XACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- ANYmalIP67
- ANYmal X—
Payload Capacity
- ANYmal10 kg
- ANYmal X—
Max Speed
- ANYmal0.8 m/s
- ANYmal X—
Autonomy Level
- ANYmalfully autonomous
- ANYmal Xfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $100,000–$180,000 USD | $150,000–$250,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level | fully autonomous | fully autonomous |
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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 | ANYmal X |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $140,000 | $200,000 |
| Payback period | 33.6 mo | 48.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $110,000 | $50,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +79% | +25% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ANYmal and ANYmal X?
ANYmal is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH. ANYmal X is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH.
How do ANYmal and ANYmal X compare on the Robo Index?
ANYmal grades AA on the Robo Index. ANYmal X grades BBB. 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 and ANYmal X 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 and ANYmal X?
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 vs ANYmal X 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.