Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI is a pioneering Vancouver-based robotics company dedicated to building the world's first general-purpose humanoid robots with human-like intelligence. Their flagship model, Phoenix, powered by the proprietary Carbon AI control system, is engineered to perform a broad array of real-world tasks - addressing mounting labor shortages by automating work in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and retail. Emphasizing dexterity, tactile feedback, and fine manipulation, Sanctuary AI's embodied AI approach ensures that Phoenix robots interact with their environment in a more adaptable and human-like manner.

The Phoenix humanoid robot stands approximately 5'7" tall, weighs 155 lbs, and can carry up to 55lbs while moving at speeds up to 3 mph. Its robotic hands, equipped with 20 degrees of freedom and haptic sensing, deliver unmatched dexterity and fine manipulation, closely mimicking the human touch. Sanctuary AI's rigorous development cycle has quickly advanced Phoenix through several generations - its sixth-generation model earned a spot on TIME's Best Inventions of 2023, marking the only humanoid general-purpose robot recognized on the list.

Sanctuary AI's continuous innovation is evident in their seventh- and eighth-generation Phoenix robots, which offer enhanced range of motion, improved visual perception, uptime, and tactile sensing, as well as dramatically faster task automation - cutting down from weeks to under 24 hours. The company's first commercial deployment at a Canadian Tire in Langley, BC, successfully executed over 110 retail-oriented tasks - including picking, packing, labeling, and folding - validating Phoenix's capability in real-world settings. Sanctuary AI also embraces a "labor-as-a-service" model, enabling businesses to leverage Phoenix robots without upfront infrastructure changes - making the transition to autonomous work smoother and more scalable.