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.
Robot Specifications
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Available Colours
Silver, black
App Integration
SharpaPilot app
Battery Pack
2.5 kWh Lithium-Ion
User Interface
App, voice, gesture
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 5G
Carrying Capacity
5 kg per arm (11 lbs)
Weight
60 kg (approx. 132 lbs)
Warranty Info
2 years standard coverage
Cloud Integration
Yes, teleoperation servers
Charging Time
3 Hours (Fast-charge supported)
Compatible Devices
External tools, sensors via GPIO
Available Countries
USA,Singapore,China,global expansion
Battery Life
5 Years (Operational Cycle Expectancy)
Runtime
4 - 6 Hours (Continuous Active Operation)
Dimensions
173 x 45 x 20 cm (Standing) | 69 x 45 x 30 cm (Folded for Transport)
Speed
5 km/h (1.4 m/s walking speed) | 0.02s Reaction Time (Active manipulation)
Sensors
RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, IMU, gyroscope, force sensors, tactile sensors (over 1,000 pixels per fingertip), temperature
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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.
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