Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Specifications
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | legacy — pivoted to software-only (June 2026) |
| Vendor | Sanctuary AI Canada |
| Released | 2023-05-16 |
| Price | Not stated Never published; company pivoted to software Jun 2026 |
| Height | 170 cm |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Payload | 25 kg |
| Degrees of freedom | Not stated 21-DoF hands; body total not published |
| Runtime | Not stated |
| Walk speed | Not stated |
| Source | ROBOTio |
| Notes | Gen 8 (Jan 2025) on wheeled base; Mark's store pilot Jan–Mar 2023 (110 tasks); Magna partnership. |
“Not stated” means the vendor has not published it or it has not been verified — not that it does not exist. Prices are vendor-published only.
Release timeline
- 2026-06-01Sanctuary pivots to Physical AI softwarepivotSanctuary stops positioning the whole humanoid as its product; sells hardware-agnostic Physical AI for existing industrial robots.Source: RoboZaps
- 2025-01-07Sanctuary unveils Phoenix Gen 8unveilGen 8 switches to a wheeled base, optimized for data capture.Source: ROBOTio
- 2023-05-16Sanctuary unveils Phoenix Gen 6unveilPhoenix + Carbon unveiled: 170 cm, 70 kg, 25 kg payload, 20-DoF hydraulic hands.Source: ROBOTio
- 2023-01-15Phoenix pilot at Mark's storepilotFirst commercial pilot of Phoenix Gen 5 in a Mark's (Canadian Tire) store, Langley: 110 tasks, Jan–Mar 2023.Source: ROBOTio
Official videos
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Claims vs measured
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Scores — what the coverage says, not what this site thinks
12 analyzed article(s). Sentiment index mean 68.0 (n=5); recommendation index mean — no recommendation signal recorded. Verdicts (the author’s own conclusion): buy 0, wait 3, skip 0, mixed 0, not determined 9.
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Reported issues
| Issue reported | Articles | Example |
|---|---|---|
| lack of evidence for AGI claim | 1 | Sanctuary AI's Phoenix: World's First Learning AGI Humanoid Robot |
| no specific examples or demonstrations | 1 | Sanctuary AI's Phoenix: World's First Learning AGI Humanoid Robot |
| No information about the robot itself is provided | 1 | Sanctuary AI Brings Phoenix to Messe 2025 with Microsoft |
| no details provided | 1 | Revolutionizing Robotics: Sanctuary AI Unveils Generation 7 of Phoenix Robots |
Articles about this model
12 analyzed of 12 articles. Each card shows the AI analysis of that article: sentiment and recommendation indices measure the article and its author, and the verdict is the author’s own conclusion.
Tactile Sensing Is Key to Robot Interaction | Sanctuary AI’s Phoenix General Purpose Robots · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI's Phoenix: World's First Learning AGI Humanoid Robot · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
The article introduces Sanctuary AI's Phoenix, a learning AGI humanoid robot. It claims to be the world's first AGI humanoid robot, but no evidence is provided to support this claim. The robot is described as able to learn and adapt, but no specific examples or demonstrations are shown. The article does not provide a detailed analysis of the robot's capabilities or limitations.
- lack of evidence for AGI claim
- no specific examples or demonstrations
Say Hello to Phoenix! The NEW Humanoid Robot of Sanctuary AI · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
The article introduces the Phoenix, a humanoid robot from Sanctuary AI. The robot is said to have an uncanny resemblance to humans and has the potential to revolutionize human-technology interaction. The video is an introduction to the robot's features, but no specific details are provided.
Phoenix Robot by Sanctuary AI – The Humanoid That Does It All! 🤖 (Reaction) · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
The article discusses the Phoenix robot by Sanctuary AI, a humanoid robot powered by the Carbon AI system. The robot is designed to perform various tasks across industries, combining sensor fusion, tactile feedback, and autonomous decision-making. The author of the article reacts to the robot's demo, highlighting its dexterity and AI control. The article concludes that the Phoenix robot is a significant development in robotics and work. The author invites readers to like, comment, and subscribe for more robot reactions and tech breakdowns.
- Phoenix is designed to perform a wide range of tasks
- Phoenix combines sensor fusion, tactile feedback, and autonomous decision-making
Sanctuary AI Phoenix Humanoid Robot Gets New Touch Sensors! · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI has integrated new tactile sensor technology into its Phoenix humanoid robot, enabling teleoperation pilots to perform complex tasks with precision and accuracy. This upgrade enhances the robot's dexterity capabilities, allowing for more effective use of the robot's capabilities.
- precise and accurate touch-driven tasks
Phoenix Robot by Sanctuary AI: The Future of Humanoid Intelligence · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI has developed a humanoid robot called Phoenix, designed for teleoperation. It features advanced touch and tactile sensors, aiming to perform a wide range of tasks with human-like dexterity and responsiveness. The technology is expected to transform industries and redefine human-robot collaboration.
- general-purpose humanoid robot
- advanced touch and tactile sensors
Sanctuary AI Brings Phoenix to Messe 2025 with Microsoft · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI showcased their humanoid robot Phoenix at Messe 2025 with Microsoft. Unfortunately, no details are provided about the robot itself.
- No information about the robot itself is provided
Phoenix v7: What is this Robot Aboot? | Sanctuary AI · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
The article discusses the seventh generation of the Phoenix humanoid robot, developed by Sanctuary AI. The robot showcases advancements in hardware and software, bringing it closer to human-like capabilities. It is stated that the robot has remarkable dexterity, perception, and learning abilities. The article does not provide enough information to form a clear opinion or recommendation.
Sanctuary AI adds tactile sensors to Phoenix humanoid robots · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI has added tactile sensors to their Phoenix humanoid robots. This upgrade aims to enhance the robot's ability to interact with its environment. The article does not provide information on how this upgrade will impact the robot's performance or any potential benefits.
Sanctuary AI - Phoenix at Human-Equivalent Speed · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI's Phoenix robot is compared to others at human-equivalent speeds, with no details provided in the article. The robot is mentioned to be at human-equivalent speed, but no further information is given.
Revolutionizing Robotics: Sanctuary AI Unveils Generation 7 of Phoenix Robots · youtube · Sanctuary AI Phoenix
Sanctuary AI has unveiled Generation 7 of their Phoenix robots, but no details were provided in the article.
- no details provided
Better Piggies Rescue welcomes three potbellied pigs to sanctuary - FOX 10 Phoenix · google-news · Sanctuary AI Phoenix · 2026-09-27
Better Piggies Rescue welcomed three potbellied pigs to their sanctuary. The article does not mention a humanoid robot. It appears to be a news article about an animal rescue organization.