Dr. Péter Fankhauser

Extracted Attributes

• Education

  Ph.D. in Robotics, ETH Zurich

• Occupation

  Co-Founder and CEO of ANYbotics

• Key Focus Areas

  Autonomous mobile robots, quadrupedal legged robotics, industrial inspection, defense technology

• Master's Degree

  Master's Degree in Robotics, ETH Zurich (2012)

• Honors and Awards

  EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Finalist (Switzerland)

Timeline

• Presented the ball-balancing robot Rezero at TED Global while leading a student team at ETH Zurich. (Source: undefined)

  2011

• Graduated with a Master's degree in robotics from ETH Zurich. (Source: undefined)

  2012

• Featured on Episode 329 of the Swisspreneur Podcast to discuss ANYbotics and Robotics as a Service (RaaS). (Source: undefined)

  2023-07-06

• Named an EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 finalist representing Switzerland. (Source: undefined)

  2025

Gertrud Lutz-Fankhauser

Gertrud Lutz-Fankhauser (7 March 1911 – 29 June 1995) was a Swiss humanitarian activist. For a quarter of a century she undertook work for the UNICEF, serving in successively more senior capacities between the organisation's foundation and 1966. She then served between 1966 and 1971, as UNICEF vice-president and director for Europe and North Africa. Her nomination, jointly with her ex-husband, in 1964 as Switzerland's first two "Righteous Among the Nations" related to an earlier stage in her life however: it was a recognition of the couple's role in rescuing an estimated 62,000 Jews from slaughter during her husband's posting as the Swiss vice-consul in Budapest, and following the invasion of Hungary by the forces of Nazi Germany in March 1944.

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• Péter Fankhauser - Robohub, Connecting the robotics community to the world

  Péter Fankhauser is a co-founder and Chief Business Development Officer of the Zurich based startup company ANYbotics, developing autonomous mobile robots for harsh environments such as the legged robot ANYmal. During his doctoral degree at ETH Zurich, Péter developed mapping, planning, and control strategies for legged robots to climb over rough terrain. Péter graduated with a Master’s degree from ETH Zurich in 2012 and led a students team in the development of the ball-balancing robot Rezero, which he presented at TED Global in 2011. recent posts: #### › ANYmal robot tested on offshore platform #### › Programming for robotics: Introduction to ROS #### › Air and ground robot collaborate to map and safely navigate unknown, changing terrain # ↑ [...] - News - Views - Podcast - Learn ↑ - about - contribute - republish - AIhub resources - AIhub events ☰ - News - Views - Podcast - Learn - News - Views - Podcast - Learn Robohub.org # Péter Fankhauser ETH Zurich | ANYbotics | linkedin | @anybotics |

• EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalist, Switzerland | EY - MENA

  Back to EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Back to the Class of 2025 Switzerland flag # 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. Photographic portrait of Péter Fankhauser 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. [...] 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. Dr. Péter Fankhauser ## Find out more about EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Glass globe with gold glitter continents floating in space

• EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalist, Switzerland | EY - MENA

  Back to EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Back to the Class of 2025 Switzerland flag # 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. Photographic portrait of Péter Fankhauser 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. [...] 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. Dr. Péter Fankhauser ## Find out more about EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Glass globe with gold glitter continents floating in space

• Péter Fankhauser - ANYbotics | Robotics as a Service

  ### 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. ‍ [...] ‍Digitec Galaxus: Vom 25m²-Büro zum grössten Onlineshop der Schweiz 🎥 SwisspreneurSwisspreneurView all episodes By using our services you agree to our use of Cookies. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads. Privacy policy Ok Péter Fankhauser, ANYbotics CEO and co-founder, Swisspreneur Podcast Co-produced by Co-produced by # EP #329 - Péter Fankhauser: Robotics as a Service Péter Fankhauser July 6, 2023 Co-produced by 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 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:

• Peter Fankhauser - Wikipedia

  | Peter Fankhauser | | Fankhauser in 2018 | | Born | (1960-11-18) 18 November 1960 (age 65) Trub, Switzerland | | Education | University of St. Gallen | | Occupation | Businessman | | Title | Former CEO, Thomas Cook Group | | Term | November 2014 – September 2019 | | Predecessor | Harriet Green | | Successor | None, compulsory liquidation | | Children | 4 | is a Swiss businessman, who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Thomas Cook Group from 2014 until its collapse in 2019. ## Early life and career [edit] Fankhauser was born on 18 November 1960 in Trub and grew up in Burgdorf. He has a doctorate from the University of St. Gallen in political science. He was once an aerobics teacher and a national-level gymnast on the Swiss 'B' team. [...] In October 2019 Fankhauser was criticised at a hearing of the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, its chair calling his apology "rather hollow". On 12 January 2022 Sky reported that the Group's executives have been cleared by the Insolvency Service after a two-year probe. The Service had decided to take no further action against former directors of Thomas Cook. Fankhauser is now a professor at the University of St. Gallen and a managing partner in a consultancy company specialised in transformation. ## References [edit] [...] | Authority control databases Edit this at Wikidata | | International | ISNI VIAF GND WorldCat | | National | United States | | Academics | | Retrieved from "" Categories: 1960 births Living people Swiss chief executives University of St. Gallen alumni Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Articles with hCards CS1 Spanish-language sources (es) "Category:CS1 Spanish-language sources (es)") CS1 German-language sources (de) "Category:CS1 German-language sources (de)") CS1 maint: deprecated archival service Peter Fankhauser Add topic