Phoenix vs RAISE A1: Specs, Price & ROS Support Compared (2024)
Sanctuary AI vs Zhiyuan Robotics — independent, side-by-side analysis.
Quick Verdict
Phoenix leads in higher payload, while RAISE A1 leads in more DOF, faster speed. Overall, RAISE A1 has an edge in 2 out of 3 compared categories.
Phoenix
Sanctuary AI
RAISE A1
Zhiyuan Robotics
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Phoenix RAISE A1
Specifications
Contact (enterprise). Phoenix Gen 8 still in development; since mid-2026 Sanctuary also sells its Carbon control software on third-party industrial robotsPrice$27,500
170 cmHeight175 cm
70 kgWeight55 kg
41DOF49
25 kgPayload5 kg
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0.83 m/sSpeed1.94 m/s
YesStairsYes
NoLiDARYes
Carbon AI system (Microsoft Azure)Compute200 TOPS
Ecosystem Openness
8
Phoenix
/100
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RAISE A1
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
RAISE A1
Pros
- Shipping to customers (verified commercial availability)
- Ships with LiDAR for robust depth sensing in low-light environments
- 49 degrees of freedom — full-body articulation
Cons
- Low rated payload (5 kg) — research or light-handling tasks only
Frequently asked questions
How do Phoenix and RAISE A1 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. RAISE A1: $27,500. 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 RAISE A1?
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 RAISE A1 actually available to buy?
Phoenix is in active development without commercial availability. RAISE A1 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 RAISE A1?
Phoenix has no ROS support; RAISE A1 has ros2. For research and multi-vendor robotics stacks, native ROS 2 is the strongest signal of ecosystem maturity.
Does Phoenix or RAISE A1 use LiDAR?
RAISE A1 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: 2024