Phoenix vs Astribot S1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
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Quick Verdict
Phoenix leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Phoenix has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
Astribot S1
Stardust Intelligence
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Phoenix Astribot S1
Specifications
Contact (enterprise). Phoenix Gen 8 still in development; since mid-2026 Sanctuary also sells its Carbon control software on third-party industrial robotsPriceQuote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025
170 cmHeight170 cm
70 kgWeight80 kg
41DOF23
25 kgPayload5 kg
—Runtime5h
0.83 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARYes
Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)ComputeLinux-based
Ecosystem Openness
8
Phoenix
/100
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Astribot S1
Carbon AI fully proprietary. Microsoft Azure backend.
Pros and cons at a glance
Phoenix
Pros
- High rated payload (25 kg) for industrial pick-and-place
- 41 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Astribot S1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
How do Phoenix and Astribot S1 compare on price?
Phoenix: Contact (enterprise). Phoenix Gen 8 still in development; since mid-2026 Sanctuary also sells its Carbon control software on third-party industrial robots. Astribot S1: Quote-only (B2B); official site lists no price. Chinese reports cite ~CNY 500,000 (~$69,000) for the research edition; third-party estimates $96,000–$150,000. Volume shipments in China since late 2025.
Which has higher payload: Phoenix or Astribot S1?
Phoenix rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Phoenix or Astribot S1 actually available to buy?
Phoenix is in active development without commercial availability. Astribot S1 is shipping to customers. Status reflects the vendor's published commercial position as of the last review and can change between announcement and actual delivery.
Which is better for ROS-based development: Phoenix or Astribot S1?
Phoenix has no ROS support; Astribot S1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Phoenix or Astribot S1 use LiDAR?
Astribot S1 ships with LiDAR for depth sensing; Phoenix does not. LiDAR adds cost and complexity but improves obstacle detection in low-light or low-contrast environments.
Last updated: 2025
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