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ANYmal Robot Begins Operations at Norway CCS Facility

An ANYmal robot has been deployed at a Norwegian CCS facility operated by Equinor.

What happened

ANYbotics’ ANYmal robot has been deployed at a Norwegian CCS facility operated by Equinor. It automatically monitors CO2 concentrations and conducts patrol inspections, reducing unnecessary trips to the unmanned facility.

Why it matters

At the Norwegian CCS facility operated by Equinor, the robot is handling repetitive inspections at an unstaffed site and monitoring carbon dioxide levels in the air. Its stated uses include reducing unnecessary trips to the site and alerting operators to dangerous levels, offering a concrete example of how to maintain patrols at unmanned facilities.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/anybotics-anymal-wo-northern-lights-ccs-shisetsu-ni-haibi-co-95a9cb. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.