Ameca

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.

Manufacturer
Engineered Arts
Rating
★★★★☆(4.0)
Launch Year
2021
Price Range
USD 150,000–250,000
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Robot Specifications

  • Key Features
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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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