Sharpa's dexterous hand catches falling sticks at IROS 2026, beating humans in a live duel
YuXiang_IRVL · x · 2026-09-28
At IROS 2026, robotics company Sharpa showcased a dexter-hand demo catching sticks dropped from above. A live human-vs-robot duel was staged next to the booth, and the human kept fumbling while the robot performed reliably — a striking embodiment demo.
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