Ameca - Robot Details, Use Case and Specifications

Ameca

Ameca by Engineered Arts is a highly realistic humanoid robot with expressive facial animations, advanced AI and modular design, ideal for human-robot interaction and AI development.

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Available

Made by

Software Type

Closed Source

Software Package

Tritium robot operating system for advanced control. AI and machine learning integration frameworks. Support for Python, C++, and block-based coding. Cloud-based updates and remote monitoring.

Actuators

Ameca uses advanced actuators in its face, neck, arms, and fingers to deliver smooth, precise, and lifelike movements, enabling natural expressions and gestures.

Compiute

Powered by a cloud-connected AI system with onboard processors managing real-time perception, control, and interaction tasks.

Sensors

Equipped with binocular eye cameras, chest camera, embedded microphones, and facial recognition sensors for comprehensive environmental and user awareness.

Max Op. time

mins

Robot Brief

Ameca, developed by UK-based Engineered Arts, is widely regarded as one of the most advanced and realistic humanoid robots in the world. Designed primarily for human-robot interaction, Ameca features a highly expressive face with multiple actuators that enable natural facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, and showing surprise. Its modular hardware design allows easy upgrades and customization, while its cloud-connected AI system supports real-time learning and interaction improvements. Equipped with embedded microphones, binocular eye-mounted cameras, a chest camera, and facial recognition software, Ameca can engage in natural conversations, recognize emotions, and respond adaptively. The robot’s fluid and precise movements, combined with lifelike expressions, make it ideal for customer engagement, entertainment, research, and AI development platforms. Ameca’s lightweight construction enhances portability and durability, and its open architecture allows developers to integrate custom AI tools and sensors, making it a versatile platform for advancing humanoid robotics.

Use Cases

Ameca excels in human-like communication and interaction, capable of engaging in basic conversations, recognizing faces and emotions, and responding with appropriate facial expressions and gestures. It can perform lifelike motions such as blinking, yawning, scratching its nose, and even reacting to personal space intrusions with natural responses. Ameca serves as a development platform for AI and machine learning testing, public engagement, and entertainment, enabling users to remotely operate or program it for various interactive scenarios.

Industries

Entertainment: Provides lifelike robotic characters for shows, exhibitions, and interactive experiences.
Research & Development: Serves as a testbed for AI, machine learning, and human-robot interaction studies.
Customer Service: Acts as a receptionist, guide, or greeter with natural conversational abilities.
Education: Inspires learning in robotics, AI, and programming through hands-on interaction.
Public Engagement: Enhances visitor experiences in museums, events, and cultural venues.

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Specifications

Length

Width

Height (ResT)

Height (Stand)

1870

Height (Min)

Height (Max)

Weight (With Batt.)

Weight (NO Batt.)

Max Step Height

Max Slope

+/-

Op. Temp (min)

°C

Op. Temp (Max)

°C

Ingress Rating

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Intro

Ameca stands as a modular humanoid robot featuring a highly expressive face with multiple actuators enabling natural human-like expressions. It includes:

Embedded microphones and binocular eye cameras for audio-visual perception
Chest camera and facial recognition software for enhanced interaction
Fluid and precise motorized arms, fingers, neck, and facial features
Lightweight construction with grey and translucent rubber skin on the face and hands
Cloud-connected AI enabling remote updates and real-time learning
Modular hardware allowing easy upgrades and customization
Designed to appear gender-neutral and non-threatening for broad acceptance.

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Connectivity

WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Cloud connectivity for AI updates and remote control
USB ports for peripheral integration
Embedded microphones and cameras for sensory input.

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Capabilities

Natural facial expressions including smiling, frowning, blinking, and surprise
Basic conversational AI with emotion and age recognition
Gesture and motion responses such as yawning, scratching, and reacting to personal space
Facial and voice recognition for personalized interactions
Remote operation and programming via cloud platform
Integration with custom AI tools and sensors for expanded functionality.

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