Sanctuary AI
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Vancouver, BC · Est. 2018 · 1 model registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Sanctuary AI: 1 model, 3 deployments across 1 region, $241.6M raised. 20 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$242M
Headquarters
Vancouver, BC
IP / Patents
8 Active
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Canadian Humanoid robotics company developing general-purpose humanoids with a focus on dexterous manipulation and teleoperation/AI control. Its Phoenix humanoid emphasizes human-like hands and task generalization.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Thin IP estate relative to category peers.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
Audited Corporate Claims Ledger
- [OPEN]TimelineClaimed: May 16, 2026
“Claim made May 2026. No evidence to confirm or contradict yet. Given that Phoenix has no commercial deployment and the CEO was removed, this timeline is highly speculative. The range (3-7 years) is so wide as to be nearly unfalsifiable.”
- [PARTLY TRUE]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2026
“The claim itself acknowledges teleoperation as part of the process. The "24 hours" learning claim has not been independently verified. No customer deployment has been confirmed. IEEE Spectrum confirmed the robot is "very capable" but described it as teleoperated. https://spectrum.ieee.org/sanctuary-humanoid-robot”
- [CONTRADICTED]CapabilityClaimed: May 1, 2024
“No verified commercial deployment of Phoenix in any work environment exists. Geordie Rose was removed by the board in November 2024. The company has not announced any customer deployments as of July 2026. https://blog.robozaps.com/b/sanctuary-ai-phoenix-review”
- [CONTRADICTED]CapabilityClaimed: Jan 1, 2024
“Phoenix has not been deployed in any verified work environment. The "any existing work environment" claim is unsupported by any deployment evidence. Rose was removed as CEO in November 2024.”
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Sanctuary AI.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Co-founder, CTO & CPO
Founding Team
cofounder · founded 2018-01-01 · no longer at company · PNDbotics
cofounder · founded 2018-01-01 · no longer at company
cofounder · founded 2018-01-01
cofounder · founded 2018-01-01
Key Former Leadership (2 Tracked)
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
- Magna x Sanctuary AI (Automotive Manufacturing)Jul 17, 2024
MOST RECENT · Magna x Sanctuary AI (Automotive Manufacturing) · 2024-07-17 · with Magna International · OPERATING · Microsoft x Sanctuary AI · 2024-01-01 · with Microsoft · OPERATING
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Patents & Intellectual Property
- Filed: Jun 14, 2024Granted: Sep 9, 2025
- Filed: Jan 30, 2023
- Filed: Jan 30, 2023Granted: Mar 19, 2024
- Filed: Nov 15, 2019Granted: May 21, 2024
- Filed: May 5, 2021Granted: Nov 10, 2022
Platform Models
Deployments
Autonomy Stacks & Software
- CarbonAutonomy Brain
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is Sanctuary AI?
Canadian Humanoid robotics company developing general-purpose humanoids with a focus on dexterous manipulation and teleoperation/AI control. Its Phoenix humanoid emphasizes human-like hands and task generalization.
What does Sanctuary AI make?
Sanctuary AI has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Phoenix (Sanctuary AI builds physical robots).
Is Sanctuary AI publicly traded?
No. Sanctuary AI is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Sanctuary AI?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Sanctuary AI building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of Sanctuary AI?
James Wells is the ceo of Sanctuary AI, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Sanctuary AI?
Sanctuary AI is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $242M in disclosed funding.
Where is Sanctuary AI headquartered?
Sanctuary AI is headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
How much funding has Sanctuary AI raised?
Sanctuary AI has raised approximately $242M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Sanctuary AI?
Sanctuary AI is privately held and venture-backed ($242M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Sanctuary AI operate robots?
Sanctuary AI operates 3 verified deployments, including at Langley, BC, Canada, Toronto.
How many robots has Sanctuary AI deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Sanctuary AI deployments on record at sites including Langley, BC, Canada, Toronto. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Sanctuary AI a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Sanctuary AI ranks in roughly the top 45% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Sanctuary AI founded?
Sanctuary AI was founded in 2018.
Is Sanctuary AI safe?
Sanctuary AI has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.