Sharpa Robotics Introduces CraftNet VTLA Model for Fine Manipulation
• Sharpa Robotics announced CraftNet, an end-to-end hierarchical VTLA (Vision-Tactile-Language-Action) model for fine manipulation. • The model integrates a high-frequency physical contact control layer called System 0, operating at approximately 100 Hz using tactile and force feedback. • At CES 2026, the North robot, powered by CraftNet, autonomously performed tasks such as dealing blackjack and folding paper pinwheels over four consecutive days.
Evidence notes
- Sharpa introduced CraftNet, a hierarchical vision-tactile-language-action model for fine manipulation.
- Its System 0 contact-control layer operates at about 100 Hz using tactile and force feedback.
- A CraftNet-powered North robot performed autonomous card dealing and paper-folding tasks at CES 2026.
Company context
Founded by leadership from Hesai Technology, with operations across Singapore (R&D), Shanghai (manufacturing), and Mountain View (business). Focuses on embodied AI systems combining dexterous manipulation hardware with model-driven control. Develops both robotic platforms and in-house AI models for long-horizon task execution.