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Sanctuary Phoenix

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop

PilotAnnounced 2023-03-08Arena rating 862
Not for sale
Sanctuary AI has not opened orders
Price and where to buy
Sanctuary Phoenix, full body
Studio render based on public photos
Height
170cm5′7″Source
Weight
70kg155 lbSource
Payload
25kg55 lbSource
Runtime
Not disclosed
Degrees of freedom
Not disclosed
Top speed
1.3m/s4.8 km/hSource
2 real photos

Sanctuary Phoenix photos

credited to the maker or photographer

Sanctuary Phoenix videos

official and independent footage
Sanctuary AI Unveils the Next Generation of AI RoboticsOfficial · Sanctuary AI · 2y ago · YouTube
Sanctuary AI - Phoenix at Human-Equivalent SpeedOfficial · Sanctuary AI · 2y ago · YouTube
Sanctuary AI Unveils General Purpose Humanoid RobotIndependent · Global Update · 3y ago · YouTube
Sanctuary AI adds tactile sensors to Phoenix humanoid robotsIndependent · Robotics247 · 1y ago · YouTube

How big is Sanctuary Phoenix?

Sanctuary Phoenix stands 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) and weighs 70.3 kg (155 lb), 5 cm shorter than a 175 cm adult.

175 cm
Adult
170 cm
Sanctuary Phoenix
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Sanctuary Phoenix specs

official and sourced figures
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)source
Weight70.3 kg (155 lb)source
Payload24.9 kg (55 lb)source
RuntimeNot disclosed
Degrees of freedomNot disclosed
Hand DoF20 DoFsource
Top speed1.34 m/s (4.8 km/h)source
HandsIndustry-leading robotic hands with 20 total degrees of freedom and proprietary haptic technology, per Sanctuary AI.
SensorsUnknown
ComputeUnknown

Price and availability

checked 2026-10-14
Not for sale
Not for sale

Phoenix was never sold. Sanctuary offered its robots as 'labor as a service' in pilots, and its current website sells physical AI software and robotic hands for other robots, with no Phoenix offer.

Sanctuary Phoenix price & where to buy →

What the Sanctuary Phoenix can do

evidence by capability dimension
Manipulation
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

Autonomy
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

Mobility
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

Perception
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

Human interaction
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

Reliability
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

Human-environment fit
Tier 1 · spec

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop.

What is proven

source-backed highlights
  • Official Phoenix launch specs and positioning.
  • Retail pilot under human guidance/teleoperation.

Caveats

read before you trust a demo
  • No independent benchmark was found in this pass
  • No full independent benchmark
  • Missing intervention/failure-rate data

About the Sanctuary Phoenix

summary from sourced evidence

Retail pilot evidence exists but autonomy is human-in-the-loop

Evidence log

tiered public claims
T1
Official Phoenix launch specs and positioning.
official press release · 2023-05-16 · source
T3
Retail pilot under human guidance/teleoperation.
reputable media · 2023-03-08 · source

Guides about the Sanctuary Phoenix

Sanctuary Phoenix alternatives

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Boston DynamicsPilotNot public190 cm
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B-
Foundation Phantom MK-1
United States · Industrial
Foundation Future IndustriesPilotReported $150,000175 cm
866
C-
MagicLab MagicBot Gen1
China · Industrial
MagicLabPilotNot public174 cm
1,077
C
MenteeBot V3
Israel · Industrial
Mentee RoboticsPilotReported $20,000175 cm
1,194
B-
Xiaomi CyberOne V2
China · Industrial
XiaomiPilotNot for sale170 cm
1,148
B-

Sanctuary Phoenix FAQ

answers from sourced data

How much does the Sanctuary Phoenix cost?

Sanctuary AI has not published a price for the Sanctuary Phoenix. It is not offered for sale to the public.

Can you buy the Sanctuary Phoenix?

No. The Sanctuary Phoenix is not sold to the public.

How tall is the Sanctuary Phoenix?

The Sanctuary Phoenix is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall according to Sanctuary AI's published specs.

How much does the Sanctuary Phoenix weigh?

It weighs 70.3 kg (155 lb) according to official specs.

Who makes the Sanctuary Phoenix?

The Sanctuary Phoenix is made by Sanctuary AI, based in Canada.

Can you buy Sanctuary AI Phoenix?

No. Sanctuary has never sold Phoenix, and its website no longer lists it as a product.

How much does Phoenix cost?

Sanctuary never published a price. In 2023 its CMO said the model was 'labor as a service', with hourly pricing that varies by business and task.

Can you lease Phoenix as a service?

Sanctuary described a labor-as-a-service model when it launched Phoenix in 2023, but its current site offers software and hands, not Phoenix robots.

Sources

2 references
  1. Sanctuary AI Unveils Phoenix · Sanctuary AI
  2. Humanoid robot takes a retail job · The Register