Ameca
Ameca is the world’s most advanced humanoid robot platform, boasting 52 degrees of freedom and hyper‑realistic facial motors that let it smile, frown, and raise its eyebrows with uncanny fluidity. Stationary yet strikingly expressive, it integrates AI telepresence and GPT‑style conversational engines, making it ideal for research labs, consumer attractions, and R\&D in human–robot interaction. Modular and upgradable, Ameca is designed to evolve alongside the latest advances in robotics and AI.
Robot Specifications
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Dimensions
Height: 1.87 m; Width: 0.60 m; Depth: 0.50 m
Weight
49 kg
Speed
N/A (stationary upper‑body platform, no locomotion)
Runtime
Unlimited when connected to AC mains
Charging Time
Not specified
Battery Pack
Not specified
Connectivity
Wi‑Fi (802.11ac); Gigabit Ethernet
User Interface
Voice‑based conversational AI; 10″ touchscreen on chest
Battery Life
Not publicly disclosed
Compatible Devices
None specified
Sensors
Binocular eye‑mounted cameras; chest camera; embedded microphones; facial‑recognition sensors; joint‑position encoders; inertial measurement units; torque and 6D force‑torque sensors; temperature sensors
Cloud Integration
Yes (cloud AI services, remote monitoring)
Available Countries
United Kingdom United States Japan South Korea Germany United Arab Emirates
App Integration
None specified; programmable via REST/WebSocket API
Available Colours
Grey face & hands; metallic body panels
Warranty Info
2 years standard
Carrying Capacity
Not specified
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Q1. What is Ameca?
Ameca is a humanoid robot developed by Engineered Arts, designed as a platform for advanced human-robot interaction.
Q2. What are the key features of Ameca?
Ameca showcases lifelike facial expressions, smooth motion, and advanced interaction capabilities, making it ideal for engaging with humans.
Q3. How many degrees of freedom does Ameca have?
Ameca features 21 degrees of freedom, allowing for advanced movement and stability, with a real-time response speed of 0.5 ms per joint.
Q4. What technology underpins Ameca's lifelike movements?
Ameca's framework is built on Engineered Arts' proprietary Mesmer technology, aiming to achieve lifelike human movements and expressions.
Q5. Can Ameca recognize and interact with people?
Yes, Ameca utilizes embedded microphones, binocular eye-mounted cameras, a chest camera, and facial recognition software to interact with the public.
Q6. Is Ameca capable of autonomous interaction?
Interactions can be governed by either OpenAI's GPT-3 or human telepresence.
Q7. What is the purpose of Ameca's design?
Ameca is designed as a platform for further developing robotics technologies involving human-robot interaction.
Q8. What materials are used in Ameca's construction?
Ameca's appearance features grey rubber skin on the face and hands, and is specifically designed to appear genderless.
Q9. Where has Ameca been showcased publicly?
Ameca has been demonstrated at events like the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 and resides at institutions such as the National Robotarium in Edinburgh.
Q10. What applications is Ameca suited for?
Ameca serves as a platform for AI development and human-robot interaction research, offering a modular and upgradable system for various applications.
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