Volcanologists may soon get a lending paw from a helpful robot called "Anymal." The dog-like machine uses its four legs to walk through uneven terrain – giving it a "leg up" on wheeled vehicles.

The cameras and sensors built on the robot are recording its environment, including the types of gases released at a volcano.

Swiss researchers have deployed an AI-powered robot dog on Mount Etna to detect and map volcanic gases. Developed by ETH ...