Phoenix
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Phoenix is Sanctuary AI’s groundbreaking humanoid robot designed to revolutionize human-robot collaboration. With human-like dexterity, advanced perception, and robust AI, Phoenix can operate in complex environments including manufacturing floors, healthcare facilities, and service industries. It can perform delicate tasks, heavy lifting, and interact naturally with humans. Its design aims to reduce human workload in hazardous or repetitive tasks while ensuring safety and precision. Phoenix’s learning capabilities allow it to adapt to new environments, making it a versatile asset for future-forward workplaces.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
Phoenix is a humanoid robot made by Sanctuary AI in Canada, launched in 2023 and built for industrial automation, data capture, and customer service. Its estimated price is $50,000 – $100,000. Featured in “Top 5 Humanoid Robots Being Developed for Defense, Security & First Responders in 2026” and “Top 10 Heavy-Duty Industrial Humanoid Robots for Automotive & Factory Assembly in 2026”.
- Dimensions
- 170 x 55 x 60 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Mobility
- Bipedal legged
- Top speed
- 5 km/h (1.34 m/s) max walking speed
- Handles
- Tools, goods, industrial parts
- Battery runtime
- 4 hours on full charge
- Charging time
- 4 hours
- Operating environment
- Indoor and controlled outdoor, temperature 5°C to 35°C, splash resistant
What Can Phoenix Do?
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Real-World Applications of Phoenix
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Phoenix Capabilities
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Sanctuary AI unveils Phoenix, its sixth-generation humanoid general-purpose robot powered by the Carbon AI control system.
Source: Sanctuary AI (PR Newswire) ↗
Sanctuary AI unveils the seventh generation of Phoenix and enters a strategic relationship with automotive supplier Magna.
Source: The Robot Report ↗
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Phoenix vs Unitree H1, Matrix 1, DR02 and Apollo
Phoenix overlaps with these alternatives on Assembly and production and Dangerous or high-risk work. Phoenix trails the closest alternatives on max speed, runtime and weight.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | PhoenixSanctuary AI | Unitree H1Unitree Robotics | Matrix 1Matrix Robotics | DR02Deep Robotics | ApolloApptronik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | |||||
| Assembly and production | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dangerous or high-risk work | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hazardous environments | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Inspection and quality control | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities | |||||
| Speech interaction | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Adaptation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomous task execution | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Balance and stability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Speed | 1.39 m/s | 3.3 m/s | 2.11 m/s | 4 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Runtime | 4 h | 90–120 min | 5 h | 2–3 h | 4 h |
| Weight | 70 kg | 47 kg | 67 kg | 75 kg | 72.6 kg |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2023 |
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Q1. What is the height and weight of the Phoenix robot?
The Phoenix robot stands approximately 180 cm tall and weighs around 75 kg, designed for human-like mobility and strength.
Q2. How many degrees of freedom does the Phoenix have?
Phoenix has hydraulic hands with 20 degrees of freedom each (Sanctuary AI has not published a whole-body total), allowing it to perform complex and fluid movements.
Q3. What is the battery life of the Phoenix on a single charge?
Phoenix can operate for up to 4 hours on a full charge, depending on usage intensity.
Q4. What is the maximum walking speed of the Phoenix robot?
Phoenix can walk at speeds up to 4 km/h, enabling efficient movement in various environments.
Q5. What types of sensors are integrated into Phoenix?
Phoenix is equipped with LiDAR, stereo cameras, tactile sensors, and IMU for accurate perception and navigation.
Q6. Does Phoenix support autonomous navigation?
Yes, Phoenix can autonomously navigate indoor environments using advanced mapping and obstacle avoidance algorithms.
Q7. What kind of actuators does Phoenix use?
Phoenix uses high-torque electric actuators to mimic human-like joint movement with precision.
Q8. Can Phoenix interact with humans using speech?
Yes, Phoenix supports natural language processing and can engage in voice-based interactions.
Q9. What programming interfaces are supported by Phoenix?
Phoenix supports ROS and proprietary SDKs for flexible programming and integration.
Q10. What are the primary applications of Phoenix?
Phoenix is designed for research, service robotics, healthcare assistance, and industrial automation.
Q11. How does Phoenix handle object manipulation?
Phoenix has dexterous hands with tactile sensors enabling it to grasp, hold, and manipulate various objects with precision.
Q12. Is Phoenix capable of learning new tasks?
Yes, Phoenix supports machine learning algorithms for adapting and improving task performance over time.
Q13. What safety features does Phoenix include?
Phoenix has multiple safety sensors and emergency stop features to ensure safe operation around humans.
Q14. Does Phoenix support remote control operation?
Yes, Phoenix can be remotely controlled for teleoperation and supervisory control.
Q15. Is Phoenix designed for modular upgrades?
Yes, Phoenix has a modular design allowing for easy hardware and software upgrades.
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