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Sanctuary AI
Creating human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots
About Sanctuary AI
Sanctuary.ai is a pioneering startup in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The company has developed the world's first general-purpose humanoid robot, Phoenix™, powered by their proprietary AI control system, Carbon™. This robot is designed to work alongside humans, either remotely piloted or supervised by them, and can autonomously observe, assess, and act on tasks when instructed. This makes the robot highly versatile and capable of addressing a wide range of challenges in various industries.
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Sanctuary.ai operates in the rapidly growing AI and robotics market, serving clients who are looking to automate tasks, increase efficiency, and enhance safety in their operations. The company's business model revolves around selling their general-purpose robots to businesses and organizations. They also provide training for these robots to work alongside human workers, creating a safer and more prosperous work environment.
The company's groundbreaking work has been recognized globally, with Phoenix™ being featured in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023. Sanctuary.ai's team comprises world leaders in artificial intelligence, cognition, and robotics, all working together to push the boundaries of what's possible in their field.
In summary, Sanctuary.ai is a forward-thinking startup that leverages advanced AI and robotics technology to create versatile, general-purpose robots designed to work alongside humans, improving efficiency and safety in the workplace.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, Canada
- Sector
- Robotics
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Investors
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Seed2 investors entered at this stage
Saltagen Ventures
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Series A12 investors entered at this stage
Bell Canada
Magna International
Evok Innovations
Verizon Ventures
Workday Ventures
Export Development Canada
Bell Ventures
SE Health
Accenture Ventures
InBC Investment
BDC Capital
Zeon
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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