Humanoid
Prototype
FEATURED
Foundation Phantom MK1
FoundationCamera-first industrial humanoid with cycloidal actuators
Industrial
Professional ($50K - $200K)
About Foundation Phantom MK1
Phantom MK1 stands 175 cm tall, weighs 80 kg, and features 20 kg payload capacity. Foundation emphasizes pure vision perception (no LiDAR) using transformer models for 3D spatial understanding—similar to Tesla's approach in autonomous vehicles. The robot employs cycloidal actuators providing high torque density and precision control. Phantom targets industrial automation with focus on manufacturing assembly, logistics, and material handling. Foundation's camera-first philosophy aims to reduce sensor costs while leveraging rapid AI model improvements. The company positions Phantom as practical commercial platform rather than research demonstrator.
PROS
- + High torque and energy-efficient cycloidal actuators
- + 20 kg maximum payload capacity
- + Camera-first (vision-only) perception stack
- + Built for human-safe interaction (back-drivable)
- + LLM-driven task-to-motion control
CONS
- - Vision-only perception limits performance in low-light environments
- - Unproven scalability given ambitious production targets
- - Initial industrial deployments may require power tethering
Use Cases
Manufacturing assembly
Warehouse logistics
Material handling
Defense cargo loading
Factory floor quality inspection
Manufacturer
FO
Foundation
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Quick Specs
- Type
- Humanoid
- Market
- Industrial
- Availability
- Prototype
- Price Range
- Professional ($50K - $200K)
