The chief executive officer of one of Canada’s most interesting robotics companies is departing his company.
“We are announcing a significant transition within our leadership team,” reads an announcement from Sanctuary AI, whose Phoenix robot and Carbon AI combination stands among the world’s top innovations.
“After much consideration, Geordie Rose is leaving his position as CEO of Sanctuary AI,” the company stated.
Rose, a cofounder, was described by Sanctuary as a “pioneering force and visionary in the development of human-like intelligence and humanoid robotics,” but the firm did not disclose why the CEO is leaving the company or whether he will remain involved with Sanctuary in some capacity.
“His leadership has established Sanctuary as a leader in this emerging field,” the memo read. “His commitment to advancing our mission and this category has inspired our progress and positioned us at the forefront of innovation.”
Despite his contributions to the field and to Sanctuary, Rose has already been scrubbed from the company’s “About” page.
The decision comes following a capital raise and as Sanctuary’s technology begins deployment at Manga manufacturing facilities.
Moving forward, James Wells will act as interim CEO, according to Sanctuary.
“The Board and the executive team are fully committed to managing a transition and to positioning the company so we can continue the great work we’ve set out to do together,” the company stated.
Sanctuary unveiled the latest generation of Phoenix earlier this year. The seventh generation Phoenix builds on its 2023 predecessor with upgrades to both the robot’s hardware and his AI software, including increased uptime, enhanced range of motion, and miniaturized hydraulics that reduce the power consumption and complexity of robotic movement. It’s also cheaper and faster to manufacture and automate than previous iterations.
Founded in 2018, Sanctuary AI is among Canada’s top startups to work for.
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