In a significant development in the field of robotics, Singapore’s Sharpa has embarked on a collaboration with Nvidia and Unitree, a Chinese manufacturer of humanoid robots, to create an advanced humanoid robot platform. This initiative, announced by Jensen Huang at the Computex technology conference in Taipei, is set to revolutionize research and training in complex manual tasks. The partnership aims to make these sophisticated humanoid robots available to researchers by late 2026, thereby propelling the advancement of artificial intelligence capable of executing delicate and precise physical operations.
The cornerstone of this new platform is the Nvidia Isaac GR00T H2 Plus humanoid robot. This system integrates Sharpa’s dexterous robotic hands, Unitree’s H2 humanoid robot body, and Nvidia’s AI computing capabilities. Sharpa’s robotic hands, endowed with 22 degrees of freedom, are engineered to mimic the dexterity and tactile sensitivity of human hands, enabling the robots to perform tasks that demand refined motor skills. This platform is designed to support research into a variety of activities, including precision manufacturing, healthcare assistance, food preparation, and cleaning, all of which require meticulous object handling.
Researchers will also have access to Nvidia’s AI models, simulation tools, and a software development ecosystem, facilitating more efficient training and testing of robotic systems. This project is viewed by industry experts as a crucial step toward enhancing the capabilities of humanoid robots and expanding the accessibility of advanced robotics research to universities and research institutions. Among the early adopters are leading research organizations and universities in the United States and Europe.
This announcement underscores the increasing investment in “physical AI,” which refers to artificial intelligence systems designed to interact with and function within the physical world. As AI technology continues to progress, there is a growing focus on humanoid robots as a viable solution for labor-intensive and precision-based industries. The collaboration signals the intensifying global race to develop practical humanoid robots that can operate alongside humans in real-world settings.