ANYbotics has announced the opening of a new office in Barcelona, expanding its engineering footprint in Europe to better support customers and accelerate the development of its autonomous inspection technologies.
ANYbotics has officially opened a new office in Barcelona, strengthening its European presence and supporting the company's continued global expansion. Joining its existing locations in Zurich and San Francisco, the Barcelona office becomes ANYbotics' third operational hub. The city was chosen for its thriving robotics and artificial intelligence ecosystem, strong engineering talent, and ideal environment for building a world-class product and software development team.
The expansion comes as robotics and physical AI enter a new stage of industrial adoption. Across the process industries, companies are increasingly transitioning from pilot programs to large-scale deployment of autonomous inspection technologies. This shift is being driven by the need to improve operational safety, enhance asset reliability, and optimize the use of skilled personnel. As a leader in large-scale autonomous inspection robotics for the process industry, ANYbotics is well positioned to support this growing demand.
“We’re building a global company to match a global opportunity. Barcelona gives us access to exceptional engineering talent in a city that developed into a hub for robotics and industrial technology.”
- Péter Fankhauser·CEO at ANYbotics
Why ANYbotics is expanding: a market reaching scale
The market for autonomous inspection is evolving rapidly, with adoption accelerating across industries such as utilities, oil and gas, and materials. As organizations expand deployments across multiple sites, the demand for greater reliability, enhanced autonomy, high-quality data, and seamless integration with industrial workflows continues to grow.
To support this increasing demand, ANYbotics is expanding both its global presence and engineering capabilities. The new Barcelona office will focus on developing the next generation of autonomous inspection technologies, including advancements in autonomy, perception, and software systems. These innovations are designed to help customers scale autonomous inspection more efficiently across their operations.
Why Barcelona: talent and an ecosystem built for Industry 4.0
Barcelona has established itself as a leading hub for software, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and robotics talent across Europe. Supported by a strong network of universities and research institutions specializing in mechatronics, computer vision, and machine learning, the city offers a continuous pipeline of highly skilled professionals. Combined with its high quality of life, Barcelona provides an ideal environment for attracting and retaining experienced engineering talent, supporting ANYbotics' long-term innovation and growth.
“The Barcelona team will work on computer vision, machine learning, and core software systems that directly shape what our robots can do. These are hard problems, and Barcelona gives us access to the kind of people who solve them. The expertise we build there will strengthen our ability to turn robotic data into valuable insights, helping our customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.”
- Andrea Corda·CTO at ANYbotics
In Barcelona, the team will build on four core strengths:
- Computer vision and machine learning (CV/ML)
- Backend and frontend software engineering
- Mechatronics
- DevOps
ANYbotics plans to gradually expand its Barcelona operations beyond engineering by introducing additional functions, including supply chain and commercial teams, to support the company's long-term growth.
The Barcelona office is located at DFactory, a dedicated Industry 4.0 innovation hub that brings together companies specializing in advanced manufacturing, automation, and robotics. The strategic location provides close access to industry partners, modern infrastructure, and a collaborative innovation ecosystem, helping ANYbotics attract top talent while fostering partnerships and accelerating technological development.
“The addition of ANYbotics to the DFactory Barcelona ecosystem reinforces our commitment to a safer, smarter and more efficient industry. Its autonomous mobile robotics technology, applied to industrial inspection in complex environments, represents a clear advancement in operational safety and data management.”
- Pere Navarro·Executive President at Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona (organization behind DFactory)
“ANYbotics’ installation at DFactory reaffirms the value of our Industry 4.0 ecosystem, which is specialized and focused on applied innovation. Here, talent, partners, and infrastructure come together to enable the creation of high-level engineering teams and accelerate R&D in real-world environments. Their addition strengthens collaboration with the existing industrial and robotics ecosystem and consolidates DFactory as a space where technology is transformed into industrial impact.”
- Blanca Sorigué·CEO at Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona