Sanctuary AI Phoenix - humanoid robot showcasing advanced features and capabilities
Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI Phoenix Humanoid Robot

Phoenix Gen 8 by Sanctuary AI is a general-purpose humanoid robot powered by Carbon AI, a cognitive architecture that simulates human brain subsystems. With 21-DOF hydraulic hands featuring tactile sensors detecting forces as small as 5 millinewtons, Phoenix learns new tasks in under 24 hours. Gen 8 features a wheeled base optimized for industrial reliability, enhanced data capture, and partnerships with Microsoft and NVIDIA.

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AI Summary

The Sanctuary AI Phoenix is a humanoid robot. It weighs 70 kg. Maximum speed is 3 mph. Can carry payloads up to 25 kg. Key features: Carbon AI brain, 21-DOF hydraulic hands, 5mN tactile sensitivity. Starting price: $0.

Weight
70 kg
Max Speed
3 mph
Max Payload
25 kg
humanoidCarbon AI brain
Phoenix High Resolution Photo 1

General Info

Manufacturer / BrandSanctuary AI
Model NamePhoenix (Gen 8)
Weight70 kg (155 lbs)
Dimensions
Standing: 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Folded: N/A

Key Features

Powered by Carbon AI cognitive architecture
Gen 8 optimized for high-quality data capture (Jan 2025)
21-DOF hydraulic hands with in-hand manipulation
Tactile sensors detecting 5 millinewtons (near human sensitivity)
Wheeled base design for industrial reliability
Can be teleoperated for training data generation
Combines symbolic reasoning with LLMs
Learns new tasks in under 24 hours
Microsoft Azure collaboration for AI training
NVIDIA Isaac Lab sim-to-real transfer
Deployed at Magna International manufacturing
100+ tasks completed at retail store pilot

Hardware – Build Quality

Total Degrees of Freedom (DoF)21 DoF hands (total body DoF not fully disclosed)
Payload Capacity25 kg (55 lbs)
Battery Capacity & RuntimeNot publicly disclosed
ChargerStandard charging system
Sensors Included7-cell touch sensor array per fingertip (micro-barometers), 5mN tactile sensitivity (near-human level), Enhanced camera field of view (Gen 8), Advanced telemetry system, Force/torque sensors, Multi-modal sensor arrays
InterfacesTeleoperation interface, Wireless communication, Industrial protocols, Microsoft Azure integration

Software – Ecosystem

ROS/ROS2 SupportCustom Carbon AI platform with standard interfaces
SDK LanguagesPython, C++
API Documentation QualityAvailable to commercial and research partners
Open-source Repos / CommunityNo
AI Frameworks SupportedCarbonβ„’ AI (proprietary), Large Language Models, Deep learning, Reinforcement learning

Supplier Reliability

Warranty
Duration: Commercial warranty terms
Coverage: Hardware, software, AI platform updates
Track RecordLeading Canadian robotics company. Gen 8 humanoid (8 generations of iteration). Microsoft and NVIDIA partnerships. Magna International strategic investor. $140M+ raised. 3rd globally for humanoid-related patents (Morgan Stanley). 163 employees.
Post-sales SupportSanctuary AI support team