'World’s most advanced' robotic hand pairs vision and touch sensing

Sharpa Robotics has advanced its flagship robotic hand, SharpaWave, into mass production, marking a significant milestone in the general-purpose robotics market. Headquartered in Singapore, the company has implemented a rolling production process supported by automated testing systems to ensure the durability and reliability of thousands of microscale gears, motors, and sensors within each hand. Initial shipments began in October, with a broader launch planned at CES 2026. SharpaWave is designed to match human hand size and dexterity while providing exceptional strength and precision, attracting early orders from global technology firms. The SharpaWave hand features 22 active degrees of freedom and integrates proprietary Dynamic Tactile Array technology, combining miniature cameras with over 1,000 tactile pixels per fingertip to deliver visuo-tactile sensing capable of detecting forces as small as 0.005 newtons. This enables six-dimensional force sensing for adaptive grip control and slip prevention, allowing the hand to manipulate both delicate and heavy objects intelligently. Sharpa Robotics