Sanctuary AI, a Canadian robotics company, is making strides in the humanoid robotics field with its seventh-generation Phoenix line.

Unlike some competitors focused on mechatronics, Sanctuary emphasizes the humanoid robot’s upper body movements and learning capabilities.

While current robots may not possess “general intelligence” akin to humans, they can rapidly learn new tasks, with Sanctuary claiming its latest Phoenix model can automate tasks within 24 hours.

CEO Geordie Rose sees this advancement as a step towards artificial general intelligence, Tech Crunch reported.

Despite variations in task complexity, Sanctuary has demonstrated the effectiveness of its robots in controlled environments and has secured deals for deployment in auto manufacturing facilities.

The latest Phoenix iteration boasts improvements in uptime, range of motion, weight, and cost-effectiveness compared to its predecessors.

Written by B.C. Begley