Sanctuary AI PhoenixvsUniX AI Panther
Side-by-side comparison of Sanctuary AI Phoenix and UniX AI Panther: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

Phoenix
A general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence and industry-leading dexterity.

Panther
The world's first mass-deployable humanoid robot for real household and commercial environments.
Specifications
| Spec | Phoenix | Panther |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $0 | $115,000 |
| Category | humanoid | humanoid |
| Payload | 25 kg | 12 kg |
| Runtime | 8 h | 8 h |
| Speed | 1.33 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Weight | 70 kg | 80 kg |
| Reach | — | 982mm (single arm), 80cm vertical lift |
| Degrees of Freedom | 21 | 34 |
| Battery | — | 48V high-voltage drive, high-density battery |
- Automotive manufacturing
- Electronics manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical packaging
- Precision logistics
- Retail operations
- Warehouse fulfillment
- Healthcare assistance
- General labor tasks
- Research and Development
- Household chores (cooking, cleaning, organizing)
- Commercial services (retail, hospitality, property security)
- Elderly care and companionship
- Smart logistics and flexible manufacturing
- Scientific research and education
When to pick which
Choose the Sanctuary AI Phoenix for heavy-duty industrial applications such as automotive manufacturing or warehouse fulfillment where lifting capacity is a critical constraint. With a 25kg payload capacity—more than double that of the Panther—Phoenix is better suited for moving heavy parts or dense pharmaceutical packaging. Its Carbon AI SDK and ROS compatibility cater to research and development teams needing a platform focused on high-dexterity manipulation for complex labor tasks. Opt for this model when your deployment scale involves high-load logistics or precision assembly that demands superior strength over high-speed mobility.
Select the UniX AI Panther for commercial service environments, such as hospitality, retail, or elderly care, where fluid motion and rapid navigation are essential. The Panther’s 34 degrees of freedom provide significantly more articulation than the Phoenix, enabling the complex movements required for household chores like cleaning or organizing. Its 2m/s travel speed allows for efficient patrolling in property security or quick transit across large commercial floors. With a defined $115,000 price point and a reach of 982mm, it is the practical choice for buyers seeking a mass-deployable solution for human-centric spaces and interactive service tasks.
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