New Ameca robots start at approximately $100,000 for a base configuration, with fully customized models reaching up to $500,000. Rental options are also available directly from Engineered Arts, with pricing dependent on duration and setup.
Ameca can converse with people, display a wide range of lifelike facial expressions, and perform scripted gestures and movements. It integrates with external AI systems for natural language processing and can be remotely operated. It is not capable of walking; it is a stationary upper-body platform.
Yes, Ameca is available for purchase directly from Engineered Arts and through select robotics distributors. Lead times vary based on customization, but units are built to order. For immediate needs, rental and leasing arrangements are often available.
Ameca focuses on mechanical expressiveness with a clearly robotic aesthetic, avoiding the uncanny valley. It has 31 DOF for facial and upper body motion, while Sophia uses artificial skin and a bionic appearance. Ameca is typically more affordable and easier to repair, making it better for research and daily public interaction.
Height: 1600 mm, Weight: 35 kg, Degrees of freedom: 31, Battery life: Not applicable (mains powered), Max speed: Not applicable (stationary), Payload: ~2 kg per arm.
Ameca is manufactured by Engineered Arts, a UK-based robotics company founded in 2004 by Will Jackson. The company is headquartered in Penryn, Cornwall, and specializes in social humanoid robots.
Ameca does not have an onboard battery; it is mains-powered via a tether. For portable use, an external generator or UPS can be used, but the robot is designed for fixed installation.
Ameca is deployed in entertainment, education, research, hospitality, and retail. Museums and science centers use it for engagement, universities for HRI studies, and hotels for guest reception.
No, Ameca is a stationary robot with no legs. It is mounted on a wheeled base for positioning but cannot autonomously move around. Its design concentrates on upper-body expression.
Used Ameca units are extremely rare because the robot is relatively new and custom-built. Most transactions are direct from the manufacturer. BotMarket may occasionally list leased or refurbished units; check listings for availability.
