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Sharpa's Revolutionary Leap in Robotics

In an impressive stride toward the future of robotics, Sharpa, an AI robotics company based in Singapore, has achieved a pivotal milestone by launching the mass production of the SharpaWave, a robotic hand developed to emulate the dexterity and size of the human hand. The innovative product not only promises unparalleled precision but also boasts superhuman strength, making it a game-changer in the world of robotics.

This first-of-its-kind robotic hand is already catching the attention of major global technology firms and leading universities. With this mass production phase, Sharpa is striving to make general-use robotic technology more accessible, a crucial step in their mission to integrate robotics into everyday life.

From Concept to Reality

Mass production heralds a significant moment for Sharpa, as it aims to replicate the reliability expected of critical hardware like aircraft engines or automotive systems in their robotic products. To achieve this, the company has invested in developing automated systems specifically designed for reliability and endurance testing of the intricate microscale gears, motors, and sensors that comprise the SharpaWave.

The development team at Sharpa has directed its focus on overcoming the biggest challenges in robotics – crafting a capable hand. A functional robotic hand is paramount for facilitating robots to interact with the world similarly to humans. Whether it’s performing intricate tasks like cracking an egg, assembling electronic devices, or using tools in hazardous environments, the SharpaWave is set to redefine what robots can achieve in diverse settings ranging from hotels and hospitals to retail and home environments.

Unmatched Dexterity and Precision

SharpaWave features a remarkable 22 active degrees of freedom, enhanced by Sharpa's proprietary Dynamic Tactile Array (DTA) technology. This advancement allows for human-like precision in grasping and manipulation. Further enhancing the hand’s functionality is its advanced visuo-tactile sensing, which incorporates a miniature camera in each fingertip alongside over 1,000 tactile pixels. This unique integration permits the hand to perceive touch in a spectrum from feather-light contact to substantial loads, with a sensitivity of 0.005 N.

Additionally, the hand's 6-dimensional force sensing capability provides adaptive grip control while preventing slip, essentially equipping the SharpaWave with a form of 'sight' for tactile feedback. This evolutionary feature paves the way for robots that can work seamlessly within human-oriented spaces.

Open Source for Enhanced Adaptation

To promote flexibility and wider adoption in industry and research, Sharpa has developed an open-source software framework that makes the SharpaWave user-friendly. The SharpaPilot app seamlessly integrates with various simulation platforms, including Isaac Gym, Isaac Lab, PyBullet, and MuJoCo. It also provides robust reinforcement learning examples to facilitate rapid experimentation and integration.

SharpaWave's cutting-edge engineering has not gone unnoticed, receiving recognition as a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Robotics category. Sharpa is set to showcase their latest creations at CES 2026, happening from January 6-9 in Las Vegas, where attendees can experience firsthand the groundbreaking capabilities of the SharpaWave robotic hand.

About Sharpa

Founded in 2024, Sharpa is focused on pioneering advances in AI and robotics to develop high-performance robots capable of transforming how people engage with technology. The mission of Sharpa is to create robots that assist rather than replace human efforts, relieving people of repetitive and strenuous tasks so they can devote their energy to more meaningful pursuits. With its headquarters situated in Singapore, Sharpa also has a research and development unit in Shanghai and business operations based in Mountain View, USA.