Phoenix vs Walker S: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Sanctuary AI vs UBTECH Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Phoenix leads in higher payload, while Walker S leads in faster speed. The two robots are evenly matched, each excelling in different areas.
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
Walker S
UBTECH Robotics
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Phoenix Walker S
Specifications
Contact (enterprise)PriceContact
170 cmHeight170 cm
70 kgWeight48 kg
41DOF41
25 kgPayload15 kg
—Runtime—
0.83 m/sSpeed1.5 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARNo
Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)ComputeN/A
Ecosystem Openness
8
Phoenix
/100
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Walker S
Carbon AI fully proprietary. Microsoft Azure backend.
Pros and cons at a glance
Phoenix
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Walker S
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Phoenix and Walker S compare on price?
Phoenix: Contact (enterprise). Walker S: Contact.
Which has higher payload: Phoenix or Walker S?
Phoenix rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 15 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Phoenix or Walker S actually available to buy?
Phoenix is in active development without commercial availability. Walker S is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Last updated: 2023