Sharpa's SharpaWave Wins CES 2026 Innovation Award for AI Robotics

Singapore's Sharpa just snagged a CES 2026 Innovation Award for its SharpaWave, a dexterous robotic hand powered by AI. This breakthrough marks Sharpa as a rising force in robotics, blending advanced grip technology with real-time adaptability.

Founded in 2020, Sharpa Technologies focuses on creating robotic hands that mimic human dexterity. Their work targets industries like manufacturing and healthcare, where precise manipulation is key. The SharpaWave stands out with its five-fingered design, each finger equipped with soft sensors for gentle yet firm handling of delicate objects—from eggs to circuit boards.

What makes it tick? The hand uses a vision-language-action model, allowing it to understand tasks through simple instructions and camera input. No need for endless reprogramming; it learns on the fly. Sharpa's team, led by engineers from top universities, drew inspiration from human anatomy to build this. Early tests show it outperforming traditional grippers in speed and versatility.

This award puts Sharpa on the global map, just ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Expect to see SharpaWave in warehouses and labs soon, pushing the boundaries of what robots can handle in our daily world.