Development🇨🇦 Canada
Phoenix
by Sanctuary AI · humanoid · Announced 2023
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Canadian general-purpose humanoid with hydraulic hands achieving sub-millinewton haptic resolution, powered by Carbon AI.
Overview
The Phoenix is a humanoid developed by Sanctuary AI (Canada), first announced in 2023. It is currently in development. Standing 170 cm tall, weighing 70 kg, with 41 degrees of freedom, it can carry payloads up to 25 kg. Performance highlights include a top speed of 0.83 m/s. The platform is powered by Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure), equipped with RGB cameras, micro cameras, tactile sensors (7-cell, 5mN resolution), IMU, and 2 more sensor types.
Specifications
Height
170 cm
Weight
70 kg
DOF
41
Payload
25 kg
Runtime
—
Max Speed
0.83 m/s
Battery
—
Charge Time
—
Stairs
Yes
LiDAR
No
Compute
Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)
ROS
None
Platform
Sensors
RGB camerasmicro camerastactile sensors (7-cell, 5mN resolution)IMUgyroscopetemperature sensors
Operating System
Carbon AI (proprietary)
Last updated: 2026-06-23 · Announced 2023
FAQ
Q.What is the price of Phoenix?
The Phoenix price has not been officially announced yet.
Q.What are the specs of Phoenix?
Phoenix features 41 DOF, 170cm, 70kg, 25kg payload, N/A. Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure), no ROS.
Q.Is Phoenix available to buy?
Phoenix is currently in development and not yet available for purchase.
Q.Who makes Phoenix?
Phoenix is made by Sanctuary AI, headquartered in Canada. Official manufacturer site: https://www.sanctuary.ai.
Q.Does Phoenix support ROS?
Phoenix does not list official ROS support. Sanctuary AI ships Phoenix with a proprietary software stack; third-party ROS integration is not officially endorsed.
Q.What payload can Phoenix carry?
Phoenix is rated to carry up to 25 kg of payload, suitable for industrial logistics and warehouse workloads.
Q.How fast is Phoenix?
Phoenix has a published maximum walking speed of 0.83 m/s and can navigate stairs.
Q.What are alternatives to Phoenix?
Closest specs-wise alternatives to Phoenix include MenteeBot V3 by Mentee Robotics, Forerunner K1 by Kepler Robotics, Optimus Gen 3 by Tesla. Full head-to-head comparison: https://biorobot.ai/en/vs/menteebot-v3-vs-sanctuary-phoenix.