Sanctuary AI has revealed better hand sensors for their humanoid robots. It is a new generation of tactile sensor technology optimized to improve dexterous manipulation.

Sanctuary is believes great robot hands are performing all of the high value tasks in the workplace when combined with AI and sensors. This requires a delicate—but durable—sense of touch to efficiently complete tasks with precision. They have have met the requirements needed to build compliant, sensitive, and durable sensors at low manufacturing costs.

Sanctuary AI has shown its eighth generation Phoenix general purpose AI humanoid robots. This new generation of Phoenix robots is optimized for capturing high quality data, with improvements to field of view and telemetry systems, and enhanced person-robot interaction. Phoenix Generation 8 was also designed with manufacturing in mind, with additional improvements in bill of materials costs and the simplicity of its design, making it quicker to commission and build.

Key improvements include:

Improvements to telemetry system for enhanced data capture and training

Improvements to both the depth and vision cameras which increases the field of view and resolution

Improvements to Phoenix’s sensor suite and audio and video system

Improvements in cost savings and design, allowing for increased speed of manufacturing and commissioning time

New CEO

Geordie Rose was the CEO of Sanctuary AI until he was ousted by the company’s board in November 2024. The Board has selected James Wells, as interim CEO with full support from the executive team.

James Wells, who was previously the company’s chief commercial officer

The board’s decision to oust Rose led to the departure of other employees, including the company’s CMO.

Some investors were worried about the company’s ability to raise capital.

In April 2024, co-founder and CTO Suzanne left Sanctuary AI. She is now CEO of Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies.