Summary:

 

Phoenix Gen‑8 is Sanctuary AI’s latest humanoid robot, optimized for data collection and industrial scalability. It builds on Gen‑7’s dexterity and learning speed, adding better vision systems, tactile sensors, and simplified hardware to accelerate mass production.  

 

Editorial:

 

Sanctuary AI’s Gen‑8 Phoenix represents a strategic pivot: while earlier generations emphasized dexterity and rapid task learning, Gen‑8 is engineered to scale production and capture richer datasets. This reflects Sanctuary’s dual goals:  

- Short‑term: Improve AI training through high‑quality multimodal data (vision, touch, telemetry).  

- Long‑term: Deliver millions of humanoid robots as a safe, versatile labor force.  

 

Compared to Tesla’s Optimus, which focuses on factory automation, Sanctuary’s Phoenix Gen‑8 emphasizes cognitive generalism and adaptability. By lowering bill‑of‑materials costs and simplifying design, Sanctuary is positioning Phoenix as a commercially viable generalist humanoid, not just a research prototype.  

 

Specification:

 

| Feature | Details |

|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|

| Developer | Sanctuary AI (Vancouver, Canada) |

| Model | Phoenix™ Gen‑8 (Dec 2025 release) |

| Height/Weight | ~1.7 m, ~70 kg |

| Payload Capacity | 25 kg |

| Degrees of Freedom | 44 DOF (20 in hands for dexterity) |

| Sensors | Advanced tactile sensors, improved vision cameras (wider FOV, higher resolution), enhanced telemetry |

| AI System | Carbon™ – embodied AI with symbolic reasoning + neural networks |

| Improvements | Lower manufacturing costs, simplified design, faster commissioning |

| Applications | Industrial labor, logistics, manufacturing, service environments |

 

Image: Sancturary AI

 

Company Source:

 

https://www.sanctuary.ai/blog/sanctuary-ai-controlling-advanced-hydraulic-hands

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

https://youtu.be/E4RqGYbxaWM?si=QOw8luMza5fILk5G