Phoenix vs Reachy 2: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2025)
Sanctuary AI vs Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face) — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Phoenix leads in more DOF, higher payload. Overall, Phoenix has an edge in 2 out of 2 compared categories.
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
Reachy 2
Pollen Robotics (Hugging Face)
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Phoenix Reachy 2
Specifications
Contact (enterprise). Phoenix Gen 8 still in development; since mid-2026 Sanctuary also sells its Carbon control software on third-party industrial robotsPrice$70,000
170 cmHeight166 cm
70 kgWeight50 kg
41DOF17
25 kgPayload3 kg
—Runtime—
0.83 m/sSpeed—
YesStairsNo
NoLiDARYes
Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)ComputeSolidrun Bedrock v3000
Ecosystem Openness
8
Phoenix
/100
91
Reachy 2
Carbon AI fully proprietary. Microsoft Azure backend.
Fully open-source HW+SW. ROS2. Hugging Face backing. Best-in-class openness.
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
Reachy 2
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
Cons
- Low rated payload (3 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Limited articulation (17 DOF)
- Cannot navigate stairs — restricts deployment environments
Frequently asked questions
How do Phoenix and Reachy 2 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. Reachy 2: $70,000. Only one of the two has a public unit price; the other publishes a range or enterprise-only terms.
Which has higher payload: Phoenix or Reachy 2?
Phoenix rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 3 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Is Phoenix or Reachy 2 actually available to buy?
Phoenix is in active development without commercial availability. Reachy 2 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 Reachy 2?
Phoenix has no ROS support; Reachy 2 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Phoenix or Reachy 2 use LiDAR?
Reachy 2 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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