DESCRIPTION
Ameca is a humanoid robot created by Engineered Arts, representing the company’s vision for advanced human–robot interaction platforms. First introduced in 2021, the robot focuses on facial expressiveness, modular design, and AI-driven interaction. Unlike industrial robots, Ameca is designed to operate in human-centric environments such as exhibitions and research labs, performing communication and interaction tasks. Its development reflects the broader shift toward general-purpose robotics emphasizing expressive communication and safe interaction.
FEATURES
- 61 actuated degrees of freedom across face, head, neck, arms, hands and torso
- 27 degrees of freedom in the head and face
- 34 degrees of freedom in the upper body
- 1,870 mm tall, 62 kg
- Two 8 MP eye-mounted cameras with UHD video capture
- Binaural spatial-audio microphones and an immersive-sound speaker
- Head LEDs that change colour to show the current operating mode
- LiDAR safety sensors, proximity sensors and position encoders
- Embedded robot PC running a cloud-based robotOS
- RJ45 Ethernet, 2 x Thunderbolt and 2 x USB ports
- Tritium platform with no-code Animator, Poses and Roles
- Conversation in 70+ languages with natural accents and ElevenLabs connection
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 62 kg (137.7 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H 1.87 m |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Humanoid, Stationary |
| Degrees of Freedom | 61 |
| Manipulation | Low |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | 2 x 8 MP eye-mounted cameras, UHD video capture, 2 x spatial audio microphones, LiDAR safety sensors, Proximity sensors, Position encoders |
| Connectivity | RJ45 Ethernet; 2 x Thunderbolt; 2 x USB; secure cloud connectivity |
| Software / AI | Tritium browser-based platform with Tritium AI integration |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Physical | |
| Weight | 62 kg (137.7 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H 1.87 m |
| Mobility | |
| Movement Type | Humanoid, Stationary |
| Degrees of Freedom | 61 |
| Manipulation | Low |
| Sensing & Compute | |
| Sensors | 2 x 8 MP eye-mounted cameras, UHD video capture, 2 x spatial audio microphones, LiDAR safety sensors, Proximity sensors, Position encoders |
| Connectivity | RJ45 Ethernet; 2 x Thunderbolt; 2 x USB; secure cloud connectivity |
| Software / AI | Tritium browser-based platform with Tritium AI integration |
Images
martti
Image Contributions
ROBOT FORUMS
Loading forums...
RATINGS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Ameca?
Ameca is a humanoid robot created by Engineered Arts, representing the company’s vision for advanced human–robot interaction platforms. First introduced in 2021, the robot focuses on facial expressiveness, modular design, and AI-driven interaction.
Who makes the Ameca?
The Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, a robotics company based in United Kingdom.
How much does the Ameca cost?
Engineered Arts has not publicly announced pricing for the Ameca. You can enquire through RobotAIGeek for current pricing.
What is the Ameca used for?
The Ameca is designed for guiding and reception. It is used in education and retail settings.
How much does the Ameca weigh?
The Ameca weighs 62 kg.
How many degrees of freedom does the Ameca have?
The Ameca has 61 degrees of freedom.
COMPARE WITH SIMILAR ROBOTS
See how this robot stacks up against its closest alternatives
- Ameca vs AiMOGA Humanoid Robot
- Ameca vs RAISE A1
- Ameca vs Lingxi X2 (AgiBot X2)
- Ameca vs Cloud Ginger
- Ameca vs Care-O-bot 4