Sanctuary is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. And in the not-too-distant future, help us explore, settle, and prosper in outer space. Members of the Sanctuary team founded D-Wave (a pioneer in the quantum computing industry), Kindred (first use of reinforcement learning in a production robot), and the Creative Destruction Lab (pioneered a revolutionary…
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Creating human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots
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Sanctuary is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. And in the not-too-distant future, help us explore, settle, and prosper in outer space.
Members of the Sanctuary team founded D-Wave (a pioneer in the quantum computing industry), Kindred (first use of reinforcement learning in a production robot), and the Creative Destruction Lab (pioneered a revolutionary method for the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind). The team has experience launching market-defining innovations rooted in previously unsolved and deep scientific problems.
LinkedIn followers
34,437
People associated on LinkedIn
167
Reported office locations
Downtown, Vancouver, BC, CA
Business categories
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Industrial Automation
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine Learning
Other recorded names
Sanctuary AI
Specialties
AI
Cognition
Computer Vision
Machine Learning
and Robotics
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No
Reported total investment
91,572,048
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
5+ YOECandidates need at least 5 years of robotics or real-time software experience, a technical degree or equivalent, and proven deployment of real-time control systems. Strong C/C++, PREEMPT_RT Linux, ROS 2 and ros2_control skills and fieldbus knowledge are required.
Sanctuary AI needs an independent researcher with a PhD or equivalent experience and first-author robot-learning work on physical systems. Candidates need hands-on experience with multi-fingered, high-degree-of-freedom hands and depth in at least two areas, plus fluency in Python, PyTorch and a robot software stack.
3+ YOESanctuary AI needs candidates with a Master's or PhD in a related field, 3+ years of ML experience and 4+ years of production software engineering. Strong Python and C++, hands-on ML deployment, ROS2 and parallel computing experience are key, and robotics familiarity is highly desirable.
Candidates need to be pursuing an MS or PhD in machine learning, computer science, applied math or a related field. They need strong Python, PyTorch or JAX skills, hands-on robotics and simulation experience, and knowledge of RL and IL methods.
5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of marketing experience, including product marketing at a B2B technology company. They need a record of explaining complex products clearly, hands-on website and CMS work such as WordPress, and experience managing agencies or freelancers.
1+ YOECandidates need at least one year of hands-on mechanical assembly experience and the ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials. They must use hand, power and precision measuring tools and commit to the full 6-month term.
Calipers, Micrometers, Dial indicators, Torque tools, Hand tools, Power tools
Candidates need a track record of shipping production robotics software, strong C++ and Python skills, and Linux, Git and CI/CD experience. Robotics knowledge such as ROS 2, kinematics and teleoperation, plus a master's or Ph.D. or equivalent industry experience, is expected.
5+ YOECandidates need a PhD in machine learning, computer science, applied mathematics or equivalent robot learning experience, plus 5+ years deploying robotic manipulation in simulation and on physical robots. Deep expertise in reinforcement or imitation learning, sim-to-real, data collection or world models is required.
5+ YOECandidates need 5-7+ years in technical account management, solutions engineering or consultative enterprise sales for robotics or automation, plus working knowledge of robot learning. An engineering or economics degree and experience with large multinational accounts are expected.
5+ YOECandidates need 5+ years of machinery safety and regulatory compliance experience for industrial automation or robotics, plus an engineering degree or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ISO 10218 and related standards is required, along with experience with third-party certification bodies.
Candidates need a master's degree or equivalent experience in an engineering field, a proven record of taking complex electromechanical hardware into production, and experience leading multidisciplinary teams and manufacturing scale-up.