Can a machine react faster than a human when a split second is all that matters?

Description: At IROS 2026, the Sharpa robot is putting its speed to the test in a live stick-catching reflex challenge against human competitors. The hardware relies on a specialized reflex layer powered by the CraftNet AI model, which processes tactile signals and adjusts grip strength in real time.

This underlying technology allows the humanoid platform to react to moving objects in approximately two hundredths of a second. By pairing this processing speed with the company's new W02 dexterous hand, the demonstration highlights how AI-driven dexterous manipulation can adapt to unpredictable physical interactions.

Would you rely on a robotic system for tasks that demand faster-than-human reflexes?

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