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Dr. Péter Fankhauser
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalist, Switzerland
Co-Founder and CEO of ANYbotics
Dr. Péter Fankhauser is redefining industrial safety with four-legged AI robots.
Dr. Péter Fankhauser is at the forefront of a technological revolution aimed at enhancing safety, productivity and sustainability in hazardous industrial environments. With a doctorate from ETH Zurich and 15 years of experience in robotics, Péter has successfully transformed a deep-tech research project into a pioneering solution that brings robotics into complex facilities traditionally operated by humans.
ANYbotics specializes in developing AI-driven, four-legged autonomous robots. Designed to undertake dangerous or repetitive tasks, they seamlessly integrate with human teams to improve operational safety and efficiency. Its flagship product, ANYmal, is trusted by industry leaders in sectors such as metals and mining, power and utilities, oil and gas, and chemicals. Customers and corporate partners rely on ANYbotics to drive automation and digitalization in their operations.
With a global presence across five continents and a workforce of 200 employees in Zurich and San Francisco, ANYbotics is making a significant impact on the future of work. Backed by US$130m in funding from international and Silicon Valley investors, the company is setting new benchmarks for safety, sustainability and innovation in industrial automation, combining the strengths of robotic systems with human expertise.
Entrepreneurship taught me the value of emotional intelligence — how communication and empathy can drive success. These lessons have enriched my life far beyond work.