Phoenix vs CyberOne: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2023)
Sanctuary AI vs Xiaomi — 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
CyberOne
Xiaomi
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Phoenix CyberOne
Specifications
Contact (enterprise). Phoenix Gen 8 still in development; since mid-2026 Sanctuary also sells its Carbon control software on third-party industrial robotsPriceNot for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date.
170 cmHeight177 cm
70 kgWeight52 kg
41DOF21
25 kgPayload1.5 kg
—Runtime—
0.83 m/sSpeed—
YesStairs—
NoLiDARNo
Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)ComputeXiaomi Mi-Sense depth + custom AI chip
Ecosystem Openness
8
Phoenix
/100
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CyberOne
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
CyberOne
Cons
- Still in development, no commercial availability
- Unit price not publicly disclosed (quote-on-request or enterprise-only)
- Low rated payload (1.5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
- Closed software stack — no public SDK or ROS support
Frequently asked questions
How do Phoenix and CyberOne 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. CyberOne: Not for sale. A next-generation model (codename 'Tieda') was shown at World Robot Conference on Aug 19-20, 2026 and at IFA Berlin in Sept 2026: ~170 cm, 66 kg, 66 DOF (about half in the hands); running pilot shifts in Xiaomi's EV plant (98% success on self-tapping nut installation). Xiaomi states humanoids are far from large-scale commercialization; no price or mass-production date..
Which has higher payload: Phoenix or CyberOne?
Phoenix rates a higher payload at 25 kg vs 1.5 kg. Payload ratings are vendor claims and do not always include a duty cycle — peak vs sustained payload can differ significantly.
Last updated: 2023