Video: Sharpa’s humanoid robot delicately peels apples with human-like hand motion

Singapore-based robotics firm Sharpa has developed a humanoid robot that can autonomously peel apples using human-like dual hands, tackling one of robotics' most challenging tasks requiring precise manipulation. The robot uses a new system called MoDE-VLA that combines vision, language, touch, and force sensing, achieving a 73 percent apple peel completion rate by executing repeated peel-and-rotate cycles. This breakthrough represents a significant step toward robots performing delicate real-world tasks in homes and workplaces with human-level dexterity.