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Sanctuary AI

Phoenix · Canada · Founded2018

Sanctuary AI was founded in 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia by Geordie Rose and Suzanne Gildert. Rose previously co-founded D-Wave (quantum computing) and Kindred AI (warehouse robots). The company has raised over $140M CAD in funding.

Data last updated: March 28, 2026

Key Metrics

units shipped

0.1%

Market Share

#13

Global Rank

100-200

Employees

About Sanctuary AI

Phoenix is a general-purpose humanoid standing 5'7" and weighing 155 lbs. Its key differentiator is the Carbon AI system, which focuses on human-like dexterous hand manipulation - Sanctuary believes hands are the hardest and most important problem in humanoid robotics.

The company has piloted Phoenix in retail settings with Mark's (a Canadian Tire brand) and partnered with Magna International, the automotive parts giant, for manufacturing scale. Sanctuary has also received Canadian federal government funding.

Founders: Geordie Rose, Suzanne Gildert

Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada

Latest Update

Phoenix Gen 7 commercial humanoid targeting general-purpose work tasks in retail and manufacturing

Key Milestone

Phoenix Gen 7 launched with cognitive AI for general-purpose work

Robot Models

Sanctuary AI (sanctuary.ai)

Sanctuary Phoenix

Sanctuary Phoenix is the flagship humanoid robot from Sanctuary AI, powered by the Carbon general-purpose AI system. Phoenix is designed for commercial work environments, with a focus on understanding and completing tasks across diverse industries including retail and manufacturing.

SL 8: Skilled

Humanoid Robots13 min

Sanctuary AI Built the World's First Robot That Thinks Before It Moves. 15 Units Is Just the Beginning.

Sanctuary AI has shipped 15 Phoenix humanoid robots. In a race where Chinese leaders count shipments in the thousands, that number looks irrelevant. But Sanctuary is not playing the volume game. Built by D-Wave co-founder Geordie Rose, Sanctuary is the only humanoid company betting that cognition must come before hardware. Their Carbon AI system is designed to give robots human-like understanding of tasks, not just human-like bodies. If they are right, the companies shipping thousands of units today are building on the wrong foundation.

Mar 31, 2026

Sanctuary AIPhoenixCanada

Frequently Asked Questions

How many robots has Sanctuary AI shipped?

Sanctuary AI has shipped approximately 15 Phoenix humanoid robots as of early 2026, with pilot deployments in retail and manufacturing.

Who founded Sanctuary AI?

Sanctuary AI was founded by Geordie Rose and Suzanne Gildert in 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. Rose previously co-founded D-Wave and Kindred AI.

What robots does Sanctuary AI make?

Sanctuary AI produces the Phoenix general-purpose humanoid, which features the Carbon AI system focused on human-like dexterous hand manipulation.

Sources

Sanctuary AI Official - accessed 2026-03-28
Crunchbase - Sanctuary AI - accessed 2026-03-28