In a significant move within the robotics industry, Singapore-based firm Sharpa has joined forces with Nvidia and Chinese company Unitree to create an advanced humanoid robot platform. This collaboration, announced by Jensen Huang during the Computex technology conference in Taipei, is aimed at enhancing the development of artificial intelligence capable of executing intricate manual tasks. Set to be available to researchers by late 2026, the platform is expected to accelerate AI development for tasks requiring precision and delicacy.
The cornerstone of this project is the Nvidia Isaac GR00T H2 Plus humanoid robot. This system integrates Sharpa’s dexterous robotic hands, which boast 22 degrees of freedom, with Unitree’s H2 humanoid robot body and Nvidia’s advanced AI computing technologies. The design aims to mimic human hand dexterity and tactile sensitivity, thus enabling robots to perform tasks that require fine motor skills. This new platform targets applications in precision manufacturing, healthcare assistance, food preparation, cleaning, and other areas that demand accurate object handling.
Beyond the hardware, the platform offers researchers access to Nvidia’s AI models, simulation tools, and software development ecosystem. This suite of resources will enable more efficient training and testing of robotic systems. The initiative is seen as a crucial step toward broadening the capabilities of humanoid robots and making advanced robotics research more accessible to universities and research institutions. Leading research organizations and universities in the United States and Europe are among the early adopters of this technology.
The announcement underscores a growing interest in “physical AI,” where artificial intelligence is developed to interact with and operate in the physical world. As AI technology advances, the focus on humanoid robots as a solution for labor-intensive and precision-based industries is intensifying. The collaboration between Sharpa, Nvidia, and Unitree signifies the global race to develop practical humanoid robots that can work alongside humans in real-world environments.