In a significant move for the robotics industry, Singapore-based Sharpa has joined forces with Nvidia and Chinese humanoid robot manufacturer Unitree to create a cutting-edge humanoid robot platform. Announced by Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang at the Computex technology conference in Taipei, this collaboration aims to provide researchers with sophisticated humanoid robots by late 2026. The goal is to expedite the development of artificial intelligence capable of executing delicate and precise manual tasks.
The platform’s centerpiece is the Nvidia Isaac GR00T H2 Plus humanoid robot, which integrates Sharpa’s highly dexterous robotic hands, Unitree’s H2 humanoid robot body, and Nvidia’s advanced AI computing technologies. Sharpa’s robotic hands are notable for their 22 degrees of freedom, designed to mimic the dexterity and tactile sensitivity of human hands. This technological advancement enables robots to handle tasks requiring precise motor control, such as those in precision manufacturing, healthcare assistance, food preparation, and cleaning.
Beyond the hardware, researchers will have access to Nvidia’s AI models, simulation tools, and a comprehensive software development ecosystem. This access is expected to facilitate more efficient training and testing of robotic systems. As a result, the project is seen as a crucial step towards broadening the capabilities of humanoid robots and making advanced robotics research more accessible to educational and research institutions globally. Early adopters of this technology include leading universities and research organizations in the United States and Europe.
This initiative underscores the growing investment in “physical AI”—a branch of artificial intelligence focused on systems that can interact with and operate within the physical world. As AI technologies continue to evolve, there is an increasing focus on humanoid robots as a potential solution for industries that demand labor-intensive and precision-based tasks. The collaboration between Sharpa, Nvidia, and Unitree exemplifies the rapid global push to develop practical humanoid robots that can effectively work alongside humans in everyday environments.