Welcome, CraftNet!

CraftNet is a proprietary AI foundation model from Sharpa, also known as Sharpa Robotics, a company based in Singapore. Introduced at CES in Las Vegas in January 2026, it belongs to the software layer of the robotics ecosystem rather than the category of physical robots or robotic hands. Its release date is January 6, 2026. CraftNet has a Humanoid.Guide Brain Score of 5 out of 10, placing it in the developing range rather than among mature or leading systems. That positioning provides a measured starting point for understanding the product without treating its introduction as evidence of established deployment performance. As a proprietary offering, CraftNet also represents a different ownership model from openly released robotics software. For prospective customers, the relevant product is the AI model and its associated commercial offering, not a complete humanoid platform. Its identity therefore sits at the intersection of robotics software development, manufacturer strategy, and the emerging market for specialized foundation models.

Technical assessment of a robotics foundation model requires clear distinctions between the software, the hardware used during evaluation, and the conditions under which results are measured. For CraftNet, a useful evaluation framework would examine documented test procedures, consistency across repeated trials, integration requirements, and the relationship between laboratory demonstrations and intended operating environments. These are assessment criteria, not claims of established performance. A score of 5 out of 10 supports a developing classification, but it does not replace application specific testing. Buyers comparing proprietary models should also distinguish model access from deployment support, and software licensing from the purchase of any associated robotic equipment.

CraftNet is available on backorder, with an interest option for prospective customers. Sharpa provides an official product destination at https://www.sharpa.com/pages/craftnet. Its CES introduction places the release within a major international technology event, while the company’s Singapore base adds geographic context to its position in the robotics sector. More broadly, CraftNet illustrates the emergence of AI models as distinct commercial products alongside physical robotics platforms. That distinction matters for procurement: selecting software and selecting a robot are related but separate decisions. For organizations considering the product, commercial discussions should establish delivery timing, access terms, licensing conditions, and support responsibilities before purchase or integration planning proceeds.