Sanctuary AI · Canada
Sanctuary AI Phoenix humanoid robot
The Sanctuary AI Phoenix is not available for public purchase; its current status is pilots only. It ranks #32 of 46 in our humanoid robot index.
See the full ranking →Hydraulic hands with close to human dexterity
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Overview
Phoenix pairs the most dexterous hands in the industry, driven by miniature hydraulics, with the Carbon control system. Sanctuary focuses on teleoperation-to-autonomy transfer for fine manipulation.
Capabilities
Strengths
- Exceptional hand dexterity
- Strong sim-to-real learning pipeline
Trade-offs
- Hydraulics add maintenance
- Slow commercial rollout
Best for
Tasks that need human-level hands more than walking
Record & sources
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10 Sept 2026 · Update
Specifications and availability checked against Sanctuary AI's own site
Sanctuary AI →08 Sept 2026 · Listed
listed
source pending30 Aug 2026 · Update
Sanctuary AI Shows Why Robot Brains May Reach Factories First
Sanctuary used robotic hands and its control system, not the entire Phoenix humanoid platform.
techbooky.com →29 Aug 2026 · Update
Sanctuary AI Will Sell Its Robot Brain, Not Just Its Phoenix Humanoid - Startup Fortune
Sanctuary AI Will Sell Its Robot Brain, Not Just Its Phoenix Humanoid - Startup Fortune Search S F Sep 10, 2026 · 3:22 PM – Users Online Online US | INTERNATIONAL | ASIA | Discussions Community 💬 S F Startup Fortune Search ⌕ Home News AI Entrepreneur Interviews Guides Tech Opinion Latest Community Most Read AI Wiped Out Kenya s College Essay Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta
startupfortune.com →26 Apr 2024 · Update
Humanoid Phoenix robot learns new skills in less than a day
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heise.de →25 Apr 2024 · Update
Vancouver's Sanctuary AI unveils new Phoenix humanoid robots - Victoria Times Colonist
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timescolonist.com →16 May 2023 · Update
Sanctuary AI unveils a humanoid robot called Phoenix that's ready to offer its 'labor-as-a-service' - SiliconANGLE
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siliconangle.com →24 Mar 2022 · Funding
Sanctuary AI raised $58.5M — Series A
Investors: Bell Canada, Evok, Verizon Ventures, SE Health
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Price history
- 08 Sept 2026listed
Sanctuary AI Phoenix — questions people ask
How much does the Sanctuary AI Phoenix cost?
Sanctuary AI has not published a list price for the Phoenix. Machines like this are normally quoted per deployment rather than sold at a fixed price.
Can you buy the Sanctuary AI Phoenix?
No. The Sanctuary AI Phoenix is not available for public purchase; its current status is pilots only. Humanoid robots you can actually order today are listed on our for-sale page.
What is the Sanctuary AI Phoenix used for?
Tasks that need human-level hands more than walking
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