RoboThespian 3 vs Sharpa Wave
Side-by-side comparison of RoboThespian 3 (Engineered Arts) and Sharpa Wave (Sharpa Pte Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RoboThespian 3United Kingdom
- Sharpa WaveSingapore
Year First Available
- RoboThespian 32016
- Sharpa Wave—
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- RoboThespian 3ACTIVE
- Sharpa WaveACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- RoboThespian 3175 mm
- Sharpa Wave—
Weight
- RoboThespian 333 kg
- Sharpa Wave—
Mobility Type
- RoboThespian 3bipedal
- Sharpa Wave—
Humanoid Subtype
- RoboThespian 3full bipedal
- Sharpa Wavedexterous hand
Stair Climbing
- RoboThespian 3No
- Sharpa Wave—
Terrain
- RoboThespian 3flat indoor
- Sharpa Wave—
Payload & Dexterity
Total DOF
- RoboThespian 326
- Sharpa Wave—
Bimanual Coordination
- RoboThespian 3No
- Sharpa Wave—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- RoboThespian 3Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- Sharpa Wave—
VLM Capable
- RoboThespian 3No
- Sharpa Wave—
Imitation Learning
- RoboThespian 3No
- Sharpa Wave—
Programming
- RoboThespian 3Python scripting and API support
- Sharpa Wavecode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Battery Swap
- RoboThespian 3No
- Sharpa Wave—
Software
SDK Languages
- RoboThespian 3Python
- Sharpa Wavecode_python, code_ros
ROS Support
- RoboThespian 3No
- Sharpa WaveYes
Open API
- RoboThespian 3Yes
- Sharpa WaveYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- RoboThespian 3commercial
- Sharpa Wave—
Commercial
Warranty
- RoboThespian 31 yrs
- Sharpa Wave—
Applications
- RoboThespian 3entertainment, education
- Sharpa Waveembodied AI research, integration into robots
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Singapore |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 175 mm | — |
| Weight (values differ) | 33 kg | — |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | — |
| Humanoid Subtype (values differ) | full bipedal | dexterous hand |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | No | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | flat indoor | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Total DOF (values differ) | 26 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | No | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Python scripting and API support | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python | code_python, code_ros |
| ROS Support (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Open API | Yes | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Applications (values differ) | entertainment, education | embodied AI research, integration into robots |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload, Payload (Peak), Arm DOF, Hand DOF, Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Runtime, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, Price (USD), Price Tier, RaaS / Month, Pricing Model, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | RoboThespian 3 | Sharpa Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
RoboThespian 3, Sharpa Wave have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes RoboThespian 3 and Sharpa Wave?
RoboThespian 3 is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Sharpa Wave is made by Sharpa Pte Ltd., based in SG.
Are RoboThespian 3 and Sharpa Wave in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between RoboThespian 3 and Sharpa Wave?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
RoboThespian 3 vs Sharpa Wave compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.