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Engineered Arts Ameca

Engineered Arts Ameca is a full-size expressive social humanoid platform for embodied AI, human-robot interaction, research, education, museums, events, and public engagement.

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Payload
Not rated for load handling
Max Speed
N/A
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
Tritium UI and telepresence
Environment
Indoor venues and labs
Best For
Events and AI research

OVERVIEW

Engineered Arts Ameca is a full-size social humanoid designed as a programmable platform for embodied AI, expressive communication, education, research, and public interaction.

The current platform combines highly articulated facial movement, human-like upper-body gestures, 61 degrees of freedom, cameras, microphones, speakers, and Engineered Arts’ Tritium software and cloud tools.

Ameca is strongest for universities, AI developers, museums, exhibitions, conferences, visitor attractions, and organisations that need a compelling human-robot interaction platform rather than a walking industrial worker.

Ameca’s highly expressive face, upper-body motion, and programmable software stack make it strongest as an embodied AI and public-interaction platform rather than a mobile manipulation or industrial work robot.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

Highly expressive face

Detailed eye, mouth, brow, and facial movement creates lifelike non-verbal communication.

61 degrees of freedom

Facial, neck, shoulder, arm, and hand articulation supports rich social behaviour.

Tritium software platform

Engineered Arts tools coordinate animation, speech, interaction, and robot control.

AI integration platform

Supports embodied conversational AI and custom interaction development.

Purchase or rental

Engineered Arts offers quote-based purchase and flexible rental routes for deployments.

Social humanoid focus

Built for engagement, education, entertainment, and research rather than heavy labour.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Social humanoid robot

Main purpose

Events and AI research

Operating environment

Indoor venues and labs

Deployment

Available by quotation or rental

Payload / load capacity

Not rated for load handling

Reach

Not publicly specified

Mobility

Stationary; no bipedal walking

Manipulation

Expressive face, arms and hands

Max speed

N/A

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

110–240 VAC; 400 W

Navigation / control

Tritium UI and telepresence

Sensors

Cameras, microphones and LiDAR

Dimensions

1,870 mm high

Weight

62 kg

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
30+ countries via direct sales and rentals
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does Engineered Arts Ameca cost? +

The Engineered Arts Ameca price is normally available by project quote rather than as one fixed global list price. The final cost can depend on generation, hardware configuration, software and cloud services, AI integration, custom content, transport, installation, rental duration, technical staff, training and support. Engineered Arts offers Ameca through quote-based purchase and rental channels rather than publishing one global checkout price.

This is why two proposals for the same robot can have very different totals: one may cover only the base hardware, while another includes the controller, tooling, software, commissioning, training, travel, safety work and ongoing support. For a serious buyer, the better comparison is the total delivered and deployed cost for the exact application.

You can request a Engineered Arts Ameca quote through Anton Robots to compare the robot package, delivery assumptions, integration scope, warranty and support before purchasing. The final decision should be supported by a written specification and, where practical, a demonstration with representative parts, users or site conditions. Marketing videos are useful for discovery, but they do not replace an acceptance test tied to the buyer’s real requirement.

Where can I buy Engineered Arts Ameca? +

You can buy, order or request Engineered Arts Ameca through Anton Robots. We help buyers check the correct commercial route, compare the available package, understand what is included and decide whether the robot fits the intended application. Engineered Arts currently provides Ameca purchase enquiries and robot rentals for events, research and engagement projects. Before ordering, confirm the Ameca generation, full-size hardware configuration, Tritium access, cloud services, AI integrations, content, transport, installation, operator training, rental or ownership terms and support.

This matters because the same model name can refer to different controllers, software licences, service plans, regional configurations, accessories or integration scopes. For businesses, universities, construction teams, laboratories or specialist buyers, choosing the correct supported package is more important than finding the lowest isolated price.

To start, request an Engineered Arts Ameca quote or buying review through Anton Robots and compare price, configuration, availability, delivery and after-sales support. Anton Robots should use this answer to capture transactional search intent while keeping the route accurate: compare the supported configuration, request a detailed quote and confirm the seller responsible for delivery, commissioning, warranty and ongoing technical support.

Where can I find a Engineered Arts Ameca for sale? +

You can find the Engineered Arts Ameca for sale through the manufacturer, authorised commercial channels and specialist robot marketplaces such as Anton Robots, subject to region and configuration. Finding a listing is only the first step. The important part is verifying the exact model, package and support scope. A lower advertised amount may exclude custom AI, cloud usage, content creation, travel, event technicians, transport, installation, training and long-term service.

Professional buyers should compare the total delivered and usable system, including the Ameca generation, full-size hardware configuration, Tritium access, cloud services, AI integrations, content, transport, installation, operator training, rental or ownership terms and support. This is especially important when the robot must meet a launch date, site requirement, research protocol or production target.

If you are looking for an Engineered Arts Ameca for sale, contact Anton Robots before ordering so the commercial status, configuration and support can be checked. The buyer should also define who owns software changes, backups, data, maintenance records and operator training after handover. These operational details often determine whether Engineered Arts Ameca remains useful after the initial demonstration or installation.

Can I get a quote for Engineered Arts Ameca? +

Yes. You can request a quote or buying review for Engineered Arts Ameca through Anton Robots. A useful quote should show more than the robot name. It should identify the Ameca hardware, software and cloud package, cameras and audio, AI integration, content, purchase or rental terms, transport, installation, training, staffing and warranty.

This matters because a proposal that looks cheaper can become more expensive once omitted hardware, subscriptions, integration, freight, duties, installation or support are added. The quote should also state what the buyer must provide, the expected delivery process and any regional restrictions.

Anton Robots can help compare Engineered Arts Ameca with other humanoid robots and structure the enquiry around the actual use case rather than a generic price request. The buyer should also define who owns software changes, backups, data, maintenance records and operator training after handover. These operational details often determine whether Engineered Arts Ameca remains useful after the initial demonstration or installation.

What is included when you buy Engineered Arts Ameca? +

A typical Engineered Arts Ameca package may include the core robot and the items specified by the selected commercial configuration. The exact delivery can vary by country, application, service plan and supplier, so buyers should request a written packing and scope list. Confirm whether the offer includes:

  • Full-size Ameca robot in the specified generation
  • Tritium software and account access defined in the contract
  • Integrated cameras, microphones, speakers and control hardware
  • Power supply and required networking equipment
  • Specified AI, speech and content integrations
  • Installation, operator training or event technician scope
  • Transport, warranty, rental and support terms

The package should also identify anything supplied by the customer, such as networking, site power, mounting, tooling, safety equipment, floor preparation or ongoing subscription fees. This matters because two offers can use the same product name while covering very different levels of readiness. You can request an itemised Engineered Arts Ameca package through Anton Robots before buying.

Can Engineered Arts Ameca be shipped internationally? +

The Engineered Arts Ameca may be available for international delivery, but this depends on the manufacturer’s sales territory, destination, export rules, freight method, batteries, local certification, installation needs and support coverage. Full-size Ameca requires professional packing, transport, installation and suitable indoor environmental conditions, and rentals may include managed logistics.

Before ordering, ask whether the price includes freight, insurance, customs clearance, import duties, VAT or GST, local delivery, commissioning and return shipping for warranty work. For larger industrial robots, site access, lifting equipment, transport frames and engineer travel may also matter. You can request an international Engineered Arts Ameca review through Anton Robots so regional availability and the full landed package can be checked.

For international projects, include currency, taxes, customs, freight, local certification, installation travel and return logistics in the comparison. A low base price can become a poor offer when the complete supported deployment is calculated. For procurement, compare Engineered Arts Ameca against at least one alternative using the same payload, workspace, duty cycle, software, safety, service and landed-cost assumptions. A technically suitable robot can still be the wrong purchase when integration or regional support is weak.

Is Engineered Arts Ameca in stock and how long does delivery take? +

Engineered Arts Ameca availability and delivery time can change according to region, production schedule, configuration, stock, project approval and the amount of customisation or integration required. Purchase production slots and rental fleet dates can differ, especially around major events and customised integrations.

Do not assume immediate delivery because a product page or enquiry button is visible. A supplier should confirm the exact model, commercial status, estimated production or dispatch window, dependencies, payment milestones and what happens if the schedule changes. If the robot is needed for a construction phase, course, exhibition, research project or production launch, verify availability before committing to the wider project. You can request current Engineered Arts Ameca availability through Anton Robots.

Before approving an order, document the exact Engineered Arts Ameca revision, intended task, destination, operator, integrations, acceptance test and support owner. This gives Anton Robots enough information to match the enquiry with a supplier that can deliver a complete working package rather than isolated hardware.

What warranty and support should I check before buying Engineered Arts Ameca? +

Before buying Engineered Arts Ameca, confirm the written warranty period, covered components, exclusions, preventive maintenance, repair location, response process, spare parts, software support and who pays freight or engineer travel. Confirm Tritium Cloud terms, software updates, remote support, mechanical maintenance, content creation, data privacy and availability of on-site technicians.

Also ask whether batteries, wear parts, end effectors, subscriptions, third-party software and customer modifications are covered. Industrial and social robots can require remote diagnostics, operator training and specialist service, so support should be evaluated as part of the purchase rather than after a fault occurs.

Anton Robots can help buyers compare the package and identify unanswered warranty questions before ordering. For procurement, compare Engineered Arts Ameca against at least one alternative using the same payload, workspace, duty cycle, software, safety, service and landed-cost assumptions. A technically suitable robot can still be the wrong purchase when integration or regional support is weak.

Is Engineered Arts Ameca worth buying? +

The Engineered Arts Ameca is worth considering if expressive human-robot interaction, AI embodiment and audience impact are the central goals. Ameca’s facial movement, upper-body expression and software platform make it one of the strongest social-humanoid experiences available.

However, it is not the right choice if you need biped locomotion, useful payload handling, outdoor operation or autonomous physical work. The decision should be based on the intended outcome, current commercial status, full ownership cost, operator skills, environment, integration and support.

Buyers should not choose it only because the robot is famous, visually impressive or appears in demonstration videos. Compare Engineered Arts Ameca with other humanoid robots through Anton Robots before deciding. The final decision should be supported by a written specification and, where practical, a demonstration with representative parts, users or site conditions. Marketing videos are useful for discovery, but they do not replace an acceptance test tied to the buyer’s real requirement.

Can you buy or rent Engineered Arts Ameca? +

Yes. Engineered Arts offers Ameca through quote-based purchase and rental routes. Rental is particularly relevant for conferences, exhibitions, media, keynote appearances and temporary research or engagement projects.

Purchase may make more sense for universities, museums, AI laboratories and organisations that need continuing platform access. The two routes should not be compared only on the daily or hardware price. A rental can include transport, setup, technical staff and event support, while ownership creates ongoing responsibilities for installation, software, maintenance and content. Anton Robots can help define whether the project needs a managed appearance, a short research rental or a full platform purchase.

Anton Robots should use this answer to capture transactional search intent while keeping the route accurate: compare the supported configuration, request a detailed quote and confirm the seller responsible for delivery, commissioning, warranty and ongoing technical support. The buyer should also define who owns software changes, backups, data, maintenance records and operator training after handover. These operational details often determine whether Engineered Arts Ameca remains useful after the initial demonstration or installation.

How many degrees of freedom does Ameca have? +

Engineered Arts documentation describes full-size Ameca with 61 degrees of freedom. These include extensive facial articulation, neck movement, shoulders, arms and hands. The distribution is designed for expression and human-robot interaction rather than athletic locomotion or heavy manipulation. Degrees of freedom alone do not measure conversational quality, response speed or useful work.

Buyers should examine the actual movements required for their interaction, whether custom animations can be authored, how gestures synchronise with speech and which joints are included in the quoted generation. Hardware revisions can change details, so the final specification should be attached to the commercial proposal. Anton Robots should use this answer to capture transactional search intent while keeping the route accurate: compare the supported configuration, request a detailed quote and confirm the seller responsible for delivery, commissioning, warranty and ongoing technical support.

For international projects, include currency, taxes, customs, freight, local certification, installation travel and return logistics in the comparison. A low base price can become a poor offer when the complete supported deployment is calculated.

Can Ameca walk? +

Ameca should not be purchased as a general-purpose walking humanoid. The full-size platform is focused on facial expression, upper-body movement and social interaction. Engineered Arts documentation and product positioning do not present it as a biped robot for autonomous walking through factories or homes. Depending on the installation, the robot may use a fixed or supported base and can be repositioned as part of the deployment.

Buyers who need dynamic locomotion, stairs or material transport should compare other humanoid platforms. Ameca is strongest when people approach and interact with it in a prepared indoor setting. The buyer should also define who owns software changes, backups, data, maintenance records and operator training after handover. These operational details often determine whether Engineered Arts Ameca remains useful after the initial demonstration or installation.

Before approving an order, document the exact Engineered Arts Ameca revision, intended task, destination, operator, integrations, acceptance test and support owner. This gives Anton Robots enough information to match the enquiry with a supplier that can deliver a complete working package rather than isolated hardware.

What software does Ameca use? +

Ameca runs on Engineered Arts’ Tritium software framework. Tritium coordinates robot hardware, animation, speech, behaviours and interaction, while cloud services can support speech recognition, language models, text-to-speech, expressions and multi-person conversation. The exact software licence, cloud access, API availability and third-party AI integration should be written into the quote.

Buyers should also ask about offline operation, latency, data storage, privacy, content tools, user roles, update policy and what happens if a cloud service changes. A successful AI demonstration depends on the full software and network stack, not only the robot body.

For international projects, include currency, taxes, customs, freight, local certification, installation travel and return logistics in the comparison. A low base price can become a poor offer when the complete supported deployment is calculated. For procurement, compare Engineered Arts Ameca against at least one alternative using the same payload, workspace, duty cycle, software, safety, service and landed-cost assumptions. A technically suitable robot can still be the wrong purchase when integration or regional support is weak.

Is Ameca suitable for universities and AI research? +

Yes. Ameca is a strong platform for embodied AI, human-robot interaction, social robotics, communication, perception and public-facing research. Its expressive face and programmable upper body allow researchers to study non-verbal behaviour, trust, dialogue, attention and how people respond to lifelike machines. Research teams should confirm API access, sensor data, logging, experimental control, external-model integration and publication requirements before buying.

If the project needs force-controlled manipulation, autonomous walking or open low-level motor control, another platform may be more suitable. Ameca’s research value is highest when social embodiment is central to the question.

Before approving an order, document the exact Engineered Arts Ameca revision, intended task, destination, operator, integrations, acceptance test and support owner. This gives Anton Robots enough information to match the enquiry with a supplier that can deliver a complete working package rather than isolated hardware. The final decision should be supported by a written specification and, where practical, a demonstration with representative parts, users or site conditions. Marketing videos are useful for discovery, but they do not replace an acceptance test tied to the buyer’s real requirement.

Can Ameca be used at events and exhibitions? +

Yes. Events and exhibitions are among Ameca’s clearest use cases. The robot can create a high-impact focal point, answer questions, deliver scripted content and demonstrate embodied AI. Deployment should include transport, stage or booth layout, power, reliable networking, microphones, lighting, crowd distance, content approval, rehearsal, technical staff and a fallback mode.

A noisy venue can reduce speech-recognition performance, and an open-ended AI conversation may require moderation. Engineered Arts offers rental services specifically for these situations, which can be safer than purchasing for a one-off event. For procurement, compare Engineered Arts Ameca against at least one alternative using the same payload, workspace, duty cycle, software, safety, service and landed-cost assumptions.

A technically suitable robot can still be the wrong purchase when integration or regional support is weak. Anton Robots should use this answer to capture transactional search intent while keeping the route accurate: compare the supported configuration, request a detailed quote and confirm the seller responsible for delivery, commissioning, warranty and ongoing technical support.

What environment does Ameca require? +

Ameca is designed for indoor, controlled environments. Engineered Arts documentation warns that the robot is not intended for outdoor use, wet environments or unusual temperature and humidity conditions. The installation should provide stable power, network connectivity where required, safe clearance around moving parts and supervised access. Transport and setup should follow the manufacturer’s handling process.

Buyers should also plan acoustics, lighting, camera sightlines, data privacy and how the robot will be secured when unattended. Ameca is a sophisticated interactive platform, not a weatherproof field robot.

The final decision should be supported by a written specification and, where practical, a demonstration with representative parts, users or site conditions. Marketing videos are useful for discovery, but they do not replace an acceptance test tied to the buyer’s real requirement. The buyer should also define who owns software changes, backups, data, maintenance records and operator training after handover. These operational details often determine whether Engineered Arts Ameca remains useful after the initial demonstration or installation.

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