The manufacturer describes the full-size Gen 2 configuration as a programmable interaction robot for entertainment, education and engagement, with 61 actuated degrees of freedom and microphones, cameras and a speaker.
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Engineered Arts Ameca
An expressive humanoid for visitor engagement and managed installations. It suits conversation projects; convincing facial movement is not evidence of walking, carrying or household work.
VersionAmeca generation 2.6, identified as the 2024 hardware.Manufacturer source
Size and mass1,870 × 470 × 850 mm; 62 kg; base diameter 600 mm.Manufacturer source
Movement61 degrees of freedom.Manufacturer source
Vision and soundTwo 8 MP eye cameras; 20 W speaker.Manufacturer source
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
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Capability
What can it actually do?
The specific maker claims and any independent observations are listed below. We have not run our own task tests on this robot.
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Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Managed expressive interaction. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Facial realism does not establish walking or household handling. Resolve current generation and source access before stronger claims.
Read the source-based assessmentA clear limit
This is a research profile based on the sources below, not a hands-on test. Maker claims remain attributed to the maker; they do not prove repeatable performance in your home or workplace.
02 / Can it actually do it?
The claims, with their context.
The wording below keeps each source’s limits. A demonstration, a maker’s claim and a repeatable real-world result are different things.
The Drawing Edition uses a non-standard arm and hand, a custom whiteboard drawing stand, extra electronics and custom software. Its pen is attached and uncapped manually; drawings come from a pre-programmed library.
Source 2The full-size manual specifies indoor operation and says the robot is not designed to provide important factual information such as medical diagnoses or fire escape directions.
Source 1The indexed AG2 manual says the robot is not designed for physical interaction with people, animals or objects except manufacturer-supplied or approved accessories. Confirm applicability to the actual unit; do not automatically transfer this limitation to another edition.
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Specifications and configuration
Technical reference
Specifications and configuration
The figures and features below come from the named sources. They are not independent measurements. Optional hardware and conflicting revisions are kept separate.
| Item | Documented detail | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Full-size Gen 2 hardware | The manufacturer describes the full-size Gen 2 configuration as a programmable interaction robot for entertainment, education and engagement, with 61 actuated degrees of freedom and microphones, cameras and a speaker. | Source 1 |
| Drawing Edition differences | The Drawing Edition uses a non-standard arm and hand, a custom whiteboard drawing stand, extra electronics and custom software. Its pen is attached and uncapped manually; drawings come from a pre-programmed library. | Source 2 |
| Operating environment | The full-size manual specifies indoor operation and says the robot is not designed to provide important factual information such as medical diagnoses or fire escape directions. | Source 1 |
An omitted measurement is unknown in this review, not zero or unsupported. Check the exact hardware edition and documentation before ordering or designing around it.
Ameca generation 2.6, identified as the 2024 hardware.
Manufacturer source1,870 × 470 × 850 mm; 62 kg; base diameter 600 mm.
Manufacturer source61 degrees of freedom.
Manufacturer sourceTwo 8 MP eye cameras; 20 W speaker.
Manufacturer sourceTwo mains outlets, 110–240 V; 400 W specified.
Manufacturer sourceTritium OS, REST/WebSocket interfaces and Python/Node SDKs.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Engineered Arts Ameca
The manufacturer documentation identifies the full-size Ameca in the Mesmer Full Size Gen 2 manual. Keep this distinct from Ameca Desktop and the specially modified Drawing Edition. A specific robot may differ in modules, control software and accessories; verify its actual configuration before applying manual figures. The manual specifies product code AG2; applicability to a proposed unit still needs checking.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
A prospective operator should agree the exact edition, installation, power, transport, maintenance, software access and support with the manufacturer. The Drawing Edition documentation describes a dedicated board and calibration; its result should not be treated as a general grasping demonstration. For an event, check who supervises interactions, what the robot is allowed to say, how personal data and microphones are handled, and the plan when the network or software fails. Human staff must remain responsible for consequential information. No independent assessment of conversational accuracy, safety or ongoing operating cost has been made. Price and current regional availability remain unverified.
Support, software and repairs
The specification lists Ethernet and describes Wi-Fi as forthcoming. Indoor limits are 10–30°C and 45–60% humidity. Plan the documented LiDAR safety zone of at least 3.2 m diameter. Maintenance is specified every six months; one-year parts/labour cover and optional extension are described. Confirm the installation, operator training and exact regional service contract.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- The manufacturer page could not be read directly during our check. Indexed maker text is available, but its date and exact AG2 applicability still need confirmation.
- No independent task, walking or manipulation assessment.
- Drawing Edition capabilities do not apply automatically to other configurations.
- AG2 indexed manual restricts physical interaction except approved accessories; verify current manual and unit before applying it to a different configuration.
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Published by Engineered Arts. Ameca interaction demonstration; control mode and deployed configuration should be confirmed for any proposed use.
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03 / Recorded evidence
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Dates below describe the recorded checks. They do not mean the manufacturer’s page was checked today.
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docs.engineeredarts.co.uk
Indexed primary body: Ameca Overview, Applicable Models AG2, Intended Use and Limitations, Operating Environment
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docs.engineeredarts.co.uk
Indexed excerpt: Overview, Arm and Hand Modifications, Drawing Library and Calibration
Source checked 2026-10-27 - Manufacturer specifications and support Source checked 2026-10-31
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Video and publisher attribution
YouTube title and publisher checked against the named model. Ameca interaction demonstration; control mode and deployed configuration should be confirmed for any proposed use. Not watched in full; not an independent performance assessment.
Source checked 2026-10-31
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How sure are we?
4 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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