Robot maker · early
Sanctuary AI
General-purpose humanoid Phoenix (now 8th generation, Jan 2025) paired with Carbon AI control system, which learns new tasks in under 24 hours via teleoperation. New CEO Daniel Friedmann (appointed June 2026) is pivoting the company toward ‘Physical AI’ software; deploying Carbon AI on existing industrial robots and dexterous hydraulic hands; working with strategic investor Magna on manufacturing; validated 99.5% success rate on automotive wire assembly at a Tier 1 supplier.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Phoenix (8th generation)
- Learns new tasks in under 24 hours via teleoperation
vendor-stated task onboarding time; the 8th-generation Phoenix (Jan 2025) is optimized for high-quality data capture and manufacturing deployment
Claim source - Fingertip tactile sensors detecting forces as low as 5 millinewtons (7-cell micro-barometer array per finger pad)
vendor-stated sensitivity of integrated tactile sensors added to Phoenix in February 2025
Claim source - 99.5% success rate on automotive wire assembly at Tier 1 supplier (zero-shot in-hand manipulation on hydraulic hand)
vendor-stated performance benchmark at an unnamed Tier 1 automotive supplier using Phoenix with Carbon AI
Claim source
Deployment log
Announced and cited only
Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Corporate
Round sourceUnknown
BDC Capital Thrive Venture Fund, InBC Investment Corp
Round sourceCorporate
Round sourceGrant
Government of Canada (Strategic Innovation Fund)
Round sourceSeries A
Bell, Evok Innovations, Export Development Canada, Magna, Magna International, SE Health, Verizon Ventures, Workday Ventures
Round sourceCompany timeline
Milestones and announcements
Source ledger
12 unique public sources