SharpaWave Has 22 Active Degrees of Freedom at the Scale of a Human Hand
Laura McQuarrie — December 6, 2025 — Tech
References: ces.tech & prnewswire
SharpaWave is a dexterous robotic hand designed for robotics companies, academic institutions, and research labs, boasting 22 active degrees of freedom, at a 1:1 scale of a human hand. With proprietary Dynamic Tactile Array technology, SharpaWave is made to replicate the way humans precisely grasp, manipulate and operate tools with control and sensitivity. Each fingertip integrates a miniature camera and more than 1,000 tactile pixels to handle tasks that require delicacy and strength alike.
At the 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, SharpaWave played blackjack with attendees and autonomously captured photos.
SharpaWave, the flagship product from Singapore-based AI robotics company Sharpa, is a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Robotics category, and will be presented at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
At the 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, SharpaWave played blackjack with attendees and autonomously captured photos.
SharpaWave, the flagship product from Singapore-based AI robotics company Sharpa, is a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree in the Robotics category, and will be presented at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Trend Themes
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Human-like Robotic Dexterity — The integration of 22 active degrees of freedom creates opportunities for robotic hands to mimic human precision in complex tasks, enhancing automation capabilities.
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Tactile Sensor Integration — Advanced fingertip cameras and thousands of tactile pixels in robotic hands can improve humanoid robots' ability to interact with and adapt to intricate and delicate environments.
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AI-enhanced Robotics — Incorporating AI with tactile and visual sensors in robotic hands enables real-time decision-making and adaptive learning for new applications in dynamic settings.
Industry Implications
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Healthcare Robotics — Robotic hands with enhanced dexterity can revolutionize surgical procedures and rehabilitation by providing precise and sensitive manipulation akin to human hands.
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Manufacturing Automation — Highly dexterous robotic hands can improve automated assembly lines in industries requiring precision, such as electronics and aerospace, by handling intricate components with care.
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Consumer Electronics — Developments in robotic dexterity for consumer robots, like SharpaWave, signify potential growth areas in autonomous consumer devices that offer nuanced interactions.
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