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North
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Summary:
- Debut: CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
- Core Feature: SharpaWave robotic hand with anthropomorphic dexterity.
- Live Demos:
- Played ping‑pong with a 0.02‑second reaction time.
- Captured instant photos with ~2 mm precision.
- Dealt cards using multimodal reasoning (vision + language).
- Built a paper windmill through a 30+ step handicraft sequence.
- Mission: “Manufacture time by making robots useful.”
Editorial:
Sharpa’s North robot signals a new frontier in humanoid robotics: dexterity as the defining capability. While most humanoids focus on walking, balance, or logistics, North demonstrates fine motor control that rivals human hands. Its CES 2026 demos were not gimmicks — they showcased practical autonomy in tasks requiring precision, adaptability, and reasoning. By positioning dexterity as the core differentiator, Sharpa is challenging the industry’s assumption that mobility alone defines humanoid success. If scaled, North could become the benchmark for robots that work with their hands as humans do, opening doors in manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries.
Specifications:
Dimensions & Build
- Height: Not published
- Weight: Not published
- Design Intent: Productivity‑focused autonomous humanoid
- Construction:
- Full‑body humanoid frame
- SharpaWave hands (22 active DOF)
- 1,000+ tactile pixels per fingertip
- Sub‑millimeter manipulation precision
Mobility
- Locomotion: Full‑body coordinated motion
- Capabilities:
- Smooth upper‑body and whole‑body control
- Dynamic positioning for manipulation tasks
- Real‑time balance and motion planning
Note: No walking speed, incline, or step‑height metrics published.
Degrees of Freedom
- Total DOF: Not published
- Arms: High‑precision multi‑DOF arms
- Hands: 22 active DOF, 1,000+ tactile pixels per fingertip
- Legs: Full‑body coordinated DOF (details not published)
Actuation
- Actuator Type: Not published
- Capabilities:
- Sub‑millimeter precision
- 0.005 N‑level manipulation accuracy (SharpaWave spec)
- High‑speed reaction (0.02 s in ping‑pong)
Note: No torque or joint‑speed values published.
Manipulation
- Capabilities:
- Ping‑pong rallies (0.02 s reaction)
- ~2 mm precision photo capture
- Card dealing with multimodal reasoning
- 30+‑step handicraft assembly (paper windmill)
Note: No payload or grip‑force data published.
Perception & Sensors
Confirmed capabilities:
- Multimodal vision‑language reasoning
- High‑resolution tactile sensing (1,000+ pixels per fingertip)
- Real‑time object tracking
- Precision contact‑rich manipulation
Note: No camera resolution, LiDAR type, FOV, or IMU specifications published.
Compute & AI
- AI System: Sharpa’s CraftNet VTLA model + proprietary neural‑network motion stack
- Capabilities:
- Vision‑language‑action reasoning
- Real‑time manipulation planning
- Long‑horizon autonomous task execution
- High‑speed perception‑action loops
Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS breakdown published.
Battery & Power
- Power Source: Electric
- Runtime: Not published
- Charging: Not published
Connectivity
- Real‑time control stack
- Multimodal sensor integration
- Cloud‑assisted reasoning (not explicitly detailed)
Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.
Applications
- Precision assembly
- High‑dexterity manipulation
- Demonstration‑grade autonomy
- Research and development
- Productivity‑focused robotics
Pricing
- Not published
Sharpa has NOT published:
- Height
- Weight
- Walking speed
- Step height
- Max incline
- Turning radius
- Payload
- Grip force
- Joint torque
- Joint speed
- Camera resolution
- Depth‑sensor specifications
- IMU specifications
- Battery capacity
- Runtime
- Charge time
- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)
Image: @MikeKalil
Company Source:
- Sharpa Robotics – CES 2026 Launch Coverage
Key News & Coverage:
- Interesting Engineering – North Humanoid Robot Demo
https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/humanoid-robot-deals-cards-builds-paper-windmill
- Mike Kalil – Sharpa Debuts North at CES 2026
https://mikekalil.com/blog/sharpa-north-ces-2026/