Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI is developing general-purpose humanoid robots designed to address global labor shortages by performing a wide variety of tasks—especially those that are dull, dirty, or dangerous. Their core technology includes Phoenix, a humanoid robot engineered for dexterity, fine manipulation, and industrial-grade tasks; and Carbon, an AI control system that mimics human cognitive functions such as sight, sound, and touch. By integrating advanced tactile sensors, machine learning, and reinforcement learning in simulation, Sanctuary AI aims to create robots that can interact with the physical world much like humans do. The company envisions its robots being deployed across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail, providing scalable automation solutions to meet increasing labor demands.

Sanctuary AI operates on a labor-as-a-service (LaaS) model, allowing businesses to integrate humanoid robots into their workforce without significant upfront investment. Instead of purchasing robots outright, customers subscribe to a service that includes hardware deployment, AI software updates, ongoing maintenance, and teleoperation support. This approach ensures that Sanctuary AI’s robots continue to improve over time, benefiting from continuous AI training and hardware upgrades. The company’s pricing model is structured to scale with business needs—flexible contracts are based on usage, industry requirements, and task complexity. This allows companies to deploy robotic labor incrementally, adjusting to their operational demands while minimizing capital expenditures.