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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:
- Height: ~1.7 m
- Weight: ~60 kg
- Mobility: Wheeled humanoid base with full‑body control
- Hands: SharpaWave dexterous robotic hands (anthropomorphic design)
- Reaction Time: 0.02 seconds in ping‑pong demo
- Sensors: Vision, tactile, multimodal reasoning inputs
- Capabilities: Card dealing, photography, handicraft assembly, interactive reception tasks
- Use Cases: Productivity, service robotics, industrial assistance, hu
man‑robot collaboration
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/