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Ameca

Ameca is a stationary full-size social humanoid from Engineered Arts (UK), listed at 187 cm, 62 kg, 61 actuated movements, with 27 DoF in head/face and 34 in upper body.

Commercial deploymentAnnounced 2021-12-01Arena rating 826
No public price
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Ameca, full body
Studio render based on public photos
Height
187cm6′2″Source
Weight
62kg137 lbSource
Payload
2kg4 lbSource
Runtime
4h240 minSource
Degrees of freedom
61DoFSource
Top speed
Not disclosed
2 real photos

Ameca photos

credited to the maker or photographer
Profile shot of Ameca humanoid robot by Engineered Arts showing head and mechanical neck against a black background.
Profile shot of Ameca humanoid robot by Engineered Arts showing head and mechanical neck against a black background.Image: © Engineered Arts · official website

Ameca videos

official and independent footage
Meet AMECA: The Ultra-Realistic Humanoid Robot by Engineered ArtsIndependent · Reliable Robotics · 6mo ago · YouTube

How big is Ameca?

Ameca stands 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) and weighs 62 kg (137 lb), 12 cm taller than a 175 cm adult.

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Ameca specs

official and sourced figures
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)source
Weight62 kg (137 lb)source
Payload2 kg (4 lb)source
Runtime4 hsource
Degrees of freedom61 DoFsource
Hand DoF4 DoFsource
Top speedNot disclosed
HandsArticulated arms and fingers are mentioned by Wikipedia; hands are included in the 61 actuated movements but hand-specific DoF is not published.
Sensors2 x 8 MP cameras (one in each eye), 2 x microphones (one in each ear), 1 x 4-channel microphone (chest), 1 x 20W speaker (chest), LiDAR safety sensors, proximity sensors and position encoders
ComputeEmbedded Robot PC, cloud-based robotOS, Tritium software suite, custom Linux distribution created with Yocto, dedicated software in C++, Rust, and Python.

Price and availability

from evidence pack
No public price
Contact sales

What the Ameca can do

evidence by capability dimension
Manipulation
Tier 1 · spec

Engineered Arts specifies 61 actuated movements, 27 DoF in the head/face and 34 DoF in the upper body, with articulated arms and fingers and customizable gestures and expressions. Official interaction videos exist but transcripts were unavailable, so only titles are considered.

Autonomy
Tier 1 · spec

Ameca's interactions can be driven by Tritium AI or by human telepresence, and Wikipedia states interactions may be governed by OpenAI's GPT-3 or human telepresence. Modes and Roles script behavior, but no autonomous task execution beyond scripted interaction was found.

Mobility
Tier 0

Ameca does not walk and no walking speed is published. Lower body features listed by Engineered Arts are ports, embedded PC, LiDAR safety sensors, and power controls, not locomotion.

Perception
Tier 1 · spec

Engineered Arts lists 2x8 MP eye cameras, binaural microphones, LiDAR, and proximity sensors, and the accessibility section mentions advanced computer vision and object recognition. Wikipedia mentions facial recognition software.

Human interaction
Tier 2 · demo

Strongest dimension. Ameca has over 50 pre-programmed facial expressions, 70+ language support, parallel conversation, gestures, autonomous passive human behaviors, and multiple public appearances and videos. Privacy and safety features support interaction.

Reliability
Tier 0

No runtime, battery, uptime, failure, or reliability data was found in any reviewed source.

Human-environment fit
Tier 1 · spec

Full-size humanoid at 187 cm and 62 kg, with grey rubber skin, emergency stop, LiDAR, fail-safe mechanisms, proximity sensors, and privacy compliance. Designed for stationary face-to-face use.

What is proven

source-backed highlights
  • Official spec confirms 61 total DoF, 27 head/face DoF, 34 upper-body DoF, 2x8MP eye cameras, LiDAR, and 50+ pre-programmed expressions.
  • Wikipedia documents a named installation at Edinburgh's National Robotarium and an ESA ambassador role in 2026.
  • Multiple official and media videos exist, although transcripts were unavailable.

Caveats

read before you trust a demo
  • No price, self-serve purchase, lease, or rental pricing was found. Engineered Arts offers a demo booking
  • No public price or purchase path beyond demo booking.
  • No runtime, battery, payload, or walking speed.
  • No independent interaction benchmark or autonomy verification.

About the Ameca

summary from sourced evidence

Ameca is a stationary full-size social humanoid from Engineered Arts (UK), listed at 187 cm, 62 kg, 61 actuated movements, with 27 DoF in head/face and 34 in upper body. It has 2x8MP eye cameras, binaural microphones, LiDAR, 50+ facial expressions, 70+ language support, and modes for interaction/conference/telepresence. Wikipedia documents public deployments including the National Robotarium and an ESA ambassador role. Video appearances exist but transcripts were unavailable. It does not walk, has no public price/runtime/battery, and no independent interaction benchmark

Evidence log

tiered public claims
T1
Engineered Arts lists Ameca as full-size humanoid, Generation 2.6 (2024), grey rubber skin, 1870 mm tall, 62 kg, 61 actuated movements.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Engineered Arts specifies 2 x 8 MP eye cameras, two ear microphones, one 4-channel chest microphone, one 20W chest speaker, and wired ports.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Ameca has binocular eye-mounted cameras and binaural microphones for natural interaction.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Ameca runs a robot operating system built on a custom Linux distribution created with Yocto, with dedicated software written in C++, Rust, and Python, plus an embedded robot PC and cloud-based robotOS.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Tritium AI enables Ameca to talk, listen, translate and generate responses using integrated AI technologies, and the system supports 70+ languages, natural accents, and parallel conversation.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Ameca comes with over 50 pre-programmed realistic facial expressions, customizable gestures, and autonomous passive human behaviors like posture, eye contact, blinking, and simulated breathing.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Ameca has Interaction Mode (default), Conference Mode, and Telepresence Mode, selected with one click.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Ameca includes emergency stop buttons, LiDAR sensors, fail-safe mechanisms, proximity sensors, and position encoders for human safety.
official product page · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Wikipedia states the Ameca project started in February 2021 and the first video was revealed publicly on 1 December 2021, with first public demonstration at CES 2022.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T1
Wikipedia states Ameca interactions can be governed by either OpenAI's GPT-3 or human telepresence, and it has articulated motorized arms, fingers, neck and facial features.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T2
Wikipedia says an Ameca unit was installed at Edinburgh's National Robotarium in 2024.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T2
Wikipedia says Ameca served as an ambassador for the European Space Agency at the 18th European Space Conference in January 2026.
directory · 2026-10-29 · source
T0
No public price, runtime, battery capacity, payload, walking speed, hand DoF, or independent benchmark was found in the reviewed sources.
missing evidence · 2026-10-29

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Ameca FAQ

answers from sourced data

How much does the Ameca cost?

Engineered Arts has not published a price for the Ameca. Pricing is quoted through sales.

Can you buy the Ameca?

Only as a business customer. Engineered Arts sells the Ameca through direct sales contact.

How tall is the Ameca?

The Ameca is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall according to Engineered Arts's published specs.

How much does the Ameca weigh?

It weighs 62 kg (137 lb) according to official specs.

How long does the Ameca battery last?

Engineered Arts lists a runtime of about 4 h per charge. This is a company figure, not an independent test.

Who makes the Ameca?

The Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in United Kingdom.

Sources

10 references
  1. Engineered Arts: Embodied AI Social Humanoid Robots · Engineered Arts
  2. Ameca (robot) - Wikipedia · Wikipedia
  3. EA’s Ameca, the AI Powered Robot, Discusses the Future · YouTube Bloomberg Live
  4. Ameca Interaction · YouTube Engineered Arts
  5. Meet Ameca: Most Advanced Social Humanoid Robot · YouTube Bots & Drones: Robots, Drones, Autonomous Systems
  6. Meet Ameca! The World’s Most Advanced Robot | This Morning · YouTube This Morning
  7. Ameca and Azi having a chat · YouTube Engineered Arts
  8. Meet the world's 'most advanced' humanoid robot · YouTube CNBC International
  9. Ameca – Expressive Humanoid Robot for Human Interaction · humanoid.press
  10. Engineered Arts: Embodied AI Social Humanoid Robots · Engineered Arts