Sanctuary AI Phoenix (Generation 8)
2025-02-21 · Publisher : Sanctuary AI · Domain : Robotics
Sanctuary AI swaps Phoenix's legs for a wheeled base in its Generation 8, designed to capture high-quality training data (approximate date: single press source).
What changes
- Wheeled base instead of legs, for more stability and load capacity.
- Improved telemetry for data capture and training.
- Depth and vision cameras with wider field of view and higher resolution.
- Lower bill of materials and simpler manufacturing.
### Background Less than eight months after Generation 7, Sanctuary AI unveiled Phoenix Generation 8. The most visible change: the bipedal legs are replaced by a **wheeled base**. According to the company, customers said legs did not offer the stability needed for precise, safe work with significant loads. The official page is undated. The date used here (21 February 2025) is that of the first identified press coverage: it is an **approximate date, based on a single source**. ### Specifications | Item | Detail | |---|---| | Locomotion | Wheeled base (instead of legs) | | Data | Improved telemetry for capture and training | | Vision | Improved depth and vision cameras | | Manufacturing | Cheaper bill of materials, faster commissioning | Sanctuary AI did not publish dimensions or payload figures for this generation. ### Why it matters Sanctuary embraces a semi-humanoid design: the upper body and dexterous hands matter more than walking. Around the same time, the company also announced new tactile sensors for its hands. ### Key takeaway The period coincides with a leadership change: James Wells replaced Geordie Rose as interim CEO.
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