Phoenix
General-purpose humanoid robot for commercial deployment
$65,000
The Sanctuary AI Phoenix is a general-purpose humanoid robot from Canadian AI company Sanctuary AI, distinguished by its proprietary Carbon AI cognitive system and best-in-class hydraulic hands with 21 degrees of freedom per hand. Its tactile sensors can detect forces as low as 5 millinewtons — approaching human fingertip sensitivity of 3 mN — enabling blind picking, slippage detection, and in-hand object reorientation. Phoenix (Gen 8) stands 170 cm and weighs 70 kg with a 25 kg payload capacity, and is deployed in pilot programs with Magna International.
Released: 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Phoenix cost?
- The Phoenix is priced from $65,000 to $65,000 USD. Contact Robozaps for current pricing, volume discounts, and financing options.
- Is the Phoenix available for commercial deployment?
- The Phoenix is currently in pilot deployments with select customers. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
- Who manufactures the Phoenix?
- The Phoenix is manufactured by Sanctuary AI. Sanctuary AI is a Canadian robotics company developing human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots, with their flagship product being Phoenix, a humanoid robot designed to perform a wide range of tasks in various work environments. The company focuses on creating robots with human-equivalent intelligence and physical capabilities, combining advanced AI with dexterous manipulation to address labor shortages across industries. Sanctuary AI aims to deploy the world's first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots at scale. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including Sanctuary AI.
- What type of robot is the Phoenix?
- The Phoenix is categorised as: Humanoids. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
- What are the key specifications of the Phoenix?
- Key technical specifications for the Phoenix include: Height: 1.7 m, Locomotion: Bipedal, Payload Capacity: 25 kg. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.
Videos
Deployment Evidence
Sanctuary AI — Official Website
Sanctuary AI's Phoenix humanoid robot is in pilot deployment phase; features Carbon AI general-purpose cognitive system and 20-DOF hands with claimed <24hr task learning.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Not confirmed
- API Docs
- —
- Supported Platforms
- ROS (internal), Carbon AI (proprietary)
Support & Service
Regions
—Support details not available
Specifications
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 20 |
| Locomotion | Bipedal |
Performance
| Payload Capacity | 25 kg |
Physical
| Height | 1.7 mm |
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