Péter Fankhauser's guest appearances

Péter Fankhauser

Robohub Podcast

Swisspreneur Show

OGV Energy Podcasts

Chris Lee

John McConnell

Kate Darling

Katie Driggs-Campbell

Ayanna Howard

Chris Anderson

Chris Gerdes

Tom Green

Ian Bernstein

Rodney Brooks

Dave Coleman

Hugh Herr

Peter Harris

David Lang

Gil Weinberg

OwlTail

Timestamps: 01:23 - Choosing robotics as his career 08:06 - Building a customer base 17:28 - How AI is used in robotics 19:47 - What does RaaS entail? (Robotics as a Service) 32:17 - How to raise money in a tricky economy About Péter Fankhauser: Péter Fankhauser is the CEO and co-founder at ANYbotics, a robotics company that develops autonomous robots for industrial inspections. He started his robotics journey at ETH Zurich, receiving a Master's and Ph.D. in Robotics. The idea for the company was ignited by a project he worked on during his time at ETH. ANYbotics has crafted two types of business models: the first is Robots as a Service (RaaS), which allows customers to hire a robot with comprehensive hardware, software, and service support within the inspection space, and the second is for customers who opt to purchase the robot and software as a lifetime license. This approach varies based on geographical factors and budget allocation strategies.  Regardless of the chosen model, ANYbotics focuses on enabling customers to optimize their workforce and allocate human resources to value-adding, creative, and decision-making activities. Notably, the concern that robots will replace the human workforce is not really relevant in this specific industry, since the jobs performed are so hazardous that not many human workers are currently willing to perform them at all. An added benefit to switching to robots, besides human safety and well-being, is the improved accuracy in gathering data. ANYbotics' customers have discovered another unexpected benefit of incorporating robots into their operations – recruitment. By showcasing their use of cutting-edge robotics, companies attract young talent by offering the opportunity to become plant operators and robotics operators. This unique selling point highlights the innovative nature of the work environment and adds an attractive dimension to the job. It's a testament to the fact that robotics is not about replacing people but empowering and collaborating with them. Péter and his team at ANYbotics recognize that their vision has a global reach. With the high entry barriers and immense potential of the robotics industry, their ambitions lie in becoming international leaders in the field. By striving to be the best globally, ANYbotics aims to drive down costs, expand its reach, and support customers globally. The goal is to establish a sizable company capable of meeting the demands of thousands of robots, ultimately positioning ANYbotics as a world leader in the industry. From robotics as a service to attracting talent through its cutting-edge technology, ANYbotics continues to disrupt the industry while maintaining a robust partnership approach, hoping to witness international success and perhaps even do an IPO.  Memorable quotes: “I was always building things when I was a kid, and all I would think was, ‘how can I help people with this, market this and get it out into the world?’ ’’ “We decided we wanted to be a product and robotics solution company versus a research company, and part of that is really understanding the customer problem.”   Don’t forget to give us a follow on our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin accounts, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there’s no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly give-aways or founders dinners!

Timestamps: 01:23 - Choosing robotics as his career 08:06 - Building a customer base 17:28 - How AI is used in robotics 19:47 - What does RaaS entail? (Robotics as a Service) 32:17 - How to raise money in a tricky economy About Péter Fankhauser: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterfankhauser/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Péter Fankhauser</a> is the CEO and co-founder at <a href="https://www.anybotics.com/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">ANYbotics</a>, a robotics company that develops autonomous robots for industrial inspections. He started his robotics journey at ETH Zurich, receiving a Master's and Ph.D. in Robotics. The idea for the company was ignited by a project he worked on during his time at ETH. ANYbotics has crafted two types of business models: the first is Robots as a Service (RaaS), which allows customers to hire a robot with comprehensive hardware, software, and service support within the inspection space, and the second is for customers who opt to purchase the robot and software as a lifetime license. This approach varies based on geographical factors and budget allocation strategies. Regardless of the chosen model, ANYbotics focuses on enabling customers to optimize their workforce and allocate human resources to value-adding, creative, and decision-making activities. Notably, the concern that robots will replace the human workforce is not really relevant in this specific industry, since the jobs performed are so hazardous that not many human workers are currently willing to perform them at all. An added benefit to switching to robots, besides human safety and well-being, is the improved accuracy in gathering data. ANYbotics' customers have discovered another unexpected benefit of incorporating robots into their operations – recruitment. By showcasing their use of cutting-edge robotics, companies attract young talent by offering the opportunity to become plant operators and robotics operators. This unique selling point highlights the innovative nature of the work environment and adds an attractive dimension to the job. It's a testament to the fact that robotics is not about replacing people but empowering and collaborating with them. Péter and his team at ANYbotics recognize that their vision has a global reach. With the high entry barriers and immense potential of the robotics industry, their ambitions lie in becoming international leaders in the field. By striving to be the best globally, ANYbotics aims to drive down costs, expand its reach, and support customers globally. The goal is to establish a sizable company capable of meeting the demands of thousands of robots, ultimately positioning ANYbotics as a world leader in the industry. From robotics as a service to attracting talent through its cutting-edge technology, ANYbotics continues to disrupt the industry while maintaining a robust partnership approach, hoping to witness international success and perhaps even do an IPO. Memorable quotes: “I was always building things when I was a kid, and all I would think was, ‘how can I help people with this, market this and get it out into the world?’ ’’ “We decided we wanted to be a product and robotics solution company versus a research company, and part of that is really understanding the customer problem.” Don’t forget to give us a follow on our <a href="https://twitter.com/swisspreneur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/swisspreneur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/swisspreneur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/10531767/admin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> accounts, so you can always stay up to date with our latest initiatives. That way, there’s no excuse for missing out on live shows, weekly give-aways or founders dinners!

EP #329 - Péter Fankhauser: Robotics as a Service

OGV Energy interviews CEO and Co-Founder of ANYbotics - Peter Fankhauser, about the launch of the world's first explosion-proof, autonomous legged robot. This is delivered as part of the OGV Community Catchup, a series of podcasts where we learn about the fantastic companies within our OGV Community. ANYbotics is a Swiss robotics company pioneering the development of autonomous mobile robotics. Their walking robots move beyond conventional, purpose-built environments and solve customer problems in challenging infrastructure, so far only accessible to humans. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the world-leading robotics labs at ETH Zurich, ANYbotics are a fast-growing team with over 90 employees set out to revolutionize industries with robotics technologies. In this podcast Peter discusses how he came to found the company, the regulatory challenges involved in launching an ex-proof autonomous legged robot for the Oil and Gas and chemical sector and the hugely positive response from the industry in terms of the benefits the technology can provide.To find out more about their products and services visit www.anybotics.com

OGV Energy interviews CEO and Co-Founder of ANYbotics - Peter Fankhauser, about the launch of the world's first explosion-proof, autonomous legged robot. This is delivered as part of the OGV Community Catchup, a series of podcasts where we learn about the fantastic companies within our OGV Community. ANYbotics is a Swiss robotics company pioneering the development of autonomous mobile robotics. Their walking robots move beyond conventional, purpose-built environments and solve customer problems in challenging infrastructure, so far only accessible to humans. Founded in 2016 as a spin-off from the world-leading robotics labs at ETH Zurich, ANYbotics are a fast-growing team with over 90 employees set out to revolutionize industries with robotics technologies. In this podcast Peter discusses how he came to found the company, the regulatory challenges involved in launching an ex-proof autonomous legged robot for the Oil and Gas and chemical sector and the hugely positive response from the industry in terms of the benefits the technology can provide.To find out more about their products and services visit <a href="https://www.anybotics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.anybotics.com</a>

"World's first Ex-proof autonomous legged robot" with Péter Fankhauser from ANYbotics

Ryan Gariepy

Lars Grimstad

In this interview, Audrow Nash interviews Ryan Gariepy, Lars Grimstad, and Péter Fankhauser.

ep.278: IROS 2018 Exhibition (Part 3 of 3), with  Ryan Gariepy,  Lars Grimstad
 and  Péter Fankhauser  