VANCOUVER — Sanctuary AI, a leading innovator in the field of general purpose robotics, has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Magna, a global mobility technology company. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the automotive manufacturing sector.
The partnership between Sanctuary AI and Magna is multifaceted, with a focus on developing, deploying, and scaling general purpose robots designed by Sanctuary AI for integration into Magna’s manufacturing operations. This strategic alliance also includes a comprehensive assessment aimed at enhancing the cost-effectiveness and scalability of robotics through leveraging Magna’s extensive automotive product portfolio, engineering expertise, and manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, Magna has made a strategic equity investment in Sanctuary AI, underscoring its commitment to the partnership and the advancement of AI-driven automation.
Magna, recognized as one of the largest automotive suppliers globally and a significant purchaser of industrial robots, intends to harness the unique capabilities of Sanctuary AI’s robots across various applications within automotive manufacturing processes. By integrating these advanced robotics solutions, Magna aims to elevate its manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality products to customers while driving efficiency and innovation across its operations.
Geordie Rose, CEO and Co-founder of Sanctuary AI, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “World-changing goals like these require world-changing partners. Magna’s position as a world leader in the use of robots today makes this partnership an essential advancement for our mission.” He emphasized the pivotal role Magna will play in facilitating the global deployment of Sanctuary AI’s robots, underscoring the significance of collaboration in driving technological progress.
Sanctuary AI’s innovative technologies, including its dexterous human-like hands developed for the humanoid general purpose robot, Phoenix™, and its advanced AI control system, Carbon™, have the potential to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. With patented advancements in visual and tactile servoing, integration of language models, and AI training, Sanctuary AI is poised to commercialize humanoid general purpose robots capable of performing a myriad of tasks with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
Todd Deaville, Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing Innovation at Magna, highlighted the strategic alignment between the two companies, stating, “Magna is excited to partner with Sanctuary AI in our shared mission to advance the future of manufacturing.” He emphasized the potential of integrating general purpose AI robots into Magna’s manufacturing facilities to enhance capabilities and meet evolving industry demands.
This collaboration builds upon Magna’s existing investment in Sanctuary AI since 2021, further solidifying the partnership and underscoring a shared commitment to driving innovation and technological advancement in the automotive manufacturing sector.
About Sanctuary AI
Founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Sanctuary AI is a multi-award-winning company dedicated to creating the world’s first human-like intelligence in general purpose robots. With a mission to enable safer, more efficient, and sustainable work environments, Sanctuary AI’s innovative solutions are poised to address the labor challenges facing organizations across various industries. The company’s distinguished team, comprising experts with backgrounds in startups and technology leaders such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Softbank Robotics, is committed to pioneering market-defining innovations rooted in cutting-edge scientific research and technological advancements.
