North
North is Sharpa's pioneering autonomous full-body humanoid robot, unveiled at CES 2026, designed for productivity in real-world environments through seamless integration of dexterous manipulation and whole-body control. Featuring SharpaWave hands with 22 active degrees of freedom, ultra-sensitive tactile feedback exceeding 1,000 pixels per fingertip, and sub-millimeter precision, North excels in contact-rich tasks like ping-pong rallies with 0.02-second reactions, ~2mm accurate photo capture, card dealing via multimodal vision-language reasoning, and 30+ step windmill assembly. Its human-like upper-body motion from neck to wrist, powered by proprietary neural networks, CraftNet VTLA model, and advanced kinematics ensures reliable long-horizon autonomy. Built for industrial versatility, North handles diverse scenarios with high success rates, bridging dexterity and mobility for tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and human-collaborative settings, redefining useful general-purpose robotics.
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North Masters 30-Step Windmill Assembly at CES 2026
Sharpa unveiled North at CES 2026, a humanoid robot that completed a 30-step autonomous windmill assembly—one of the longest continuous manipulation sequences publicly demonstrated to date. The Singapore-based startup's breakthrough centers on contact-rich dexterity: North executed ping-pong rallies with 0.02-second reaction times, captured photographs with 2-millimeter accuracy, and dealt playing cards using multimodal vision-language reasoning. These demonstrations signal a fundamental shift in what humanoid robots can accomplish beyond scripted movements, positioning manipulation as the frontier that separates capable machines from truly versatile assistants.
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Q1. What is North, and what problem is it designed to solve?
North is a full-body humanoid robot developed by Sharpa, a Singapore-based AI robotics company. According to Sharpa, it addresses challenges in productivity-focused autonomy by integrating dexterous manipulation with whole-body control for complex real-world tasks.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of North?
North features human-like upper-body motion from neck to wrist, reliable contact-rich manipulation, and sustained performance in long-horizon tasks. It incorporates SharpaWave dexterous hands and a proprietary neural-network model for tasks like ping-pong rallies and multi-step assembly.
Q3. Who is North built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Sharpa positions North as a comprehensive humanoid platform for developers and researchers. It targets applications in robotics research and general-purpose tasks, with potential benefits for industries requiring fine manipulation and autonomy.
Q4. Is North a commercial product or still a research prototype?
As of 2026, North is a newly unveiled full-body robot demonstrated at CES 2026. Sharpa describes it as a production-ready platform with mass-manufactured components like SharpaWave hands, beyond a research prototype.
Q5. Is North currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
North was unveiled at CES 2026, with Sharpa announcing plans for a production version in mid-2026. Availability follows the company's announced timeline for commercial release.
Q6. How does North actually work in real-world environments?
North operates using a hierarchical VTLA model called CraftNet, combining vision, tactile, language, and action inputs. It demonstrated live autonomous tasks at CES 2026, including ping-pong and windmill assembly, sustaining precision over extended durations.
Q7. When was North announced or officially launched?
Sharpa announced and unveiled North at CES 2026 on January 6, 2026, in Las Vegas. Live demonstrations ran throughout the event, showcasing its capabilities publicly.
Q8. How is North different from other robots in the same category?
According to Sharpa, North emphasizes endurance in long-horizon tasks and multimodal reasoning over single-purpose functions. It integrates full-body control with dexterous hands, unlike robots limited to isolated demonstrations or specific activities.
Q9. Does North require additional development or customization after purchase?
Sharpa provides a developer-friendly ecosystem with simulation models and integration tools. The platform supports task learning via software, allowing adaptation for various activities beyond initial demonstrations.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for North?
Sharpa plans phased updates to CraftNet for improved fine manipulation. The company targets broader deployment from early commercial uses, expanding the platform's real-world applications.
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