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Ameca

by Engineered Arts

World's most expressive humanoid robot. 52 facial DOF. Reference HRI platform. Stationary — bipedal locomotion in development.

Viability score
45/100
Insufficient data / out of scope
RoboSelect360 methodology v3.1
6 criteria · Verified sources
RoboSelect360 analyst note
Absolute world reference for HRI research and expressive AI demonstrations. 52 facial DOF = best humanoid expressiveness in existence. Low operational viability score: no locomotion, no industrial manipulation, very high price. Included in the catalogue for its demonstration value and its impact on public perception of robotics.
Detailed scoring — 6 criteria
Technical specifications
Strengths
✓ Unmatched facial realism: 52 DOF face — ultra-realistic expressions, zero uncanny valley
✓ Media impact: 500M+ cumulative views — world's most viral humanoid robot
✓ Conversational AI: GPT-4 and Claude integrated — impressive natural dialogues
✓ Modular platform: Mesmer OS allows new AI skills to be added easily
✓ Premium manufacturing: Realistic silicone skin, fluid movements
Limitations
! No locomotion: Stationary only — mobile version in development 2026+
! Prohibitive price: €100,000–200,000 — reserved for institutions and large companies
! Mains powered: Power cable required — no integrated batteries
! Demonstration use only: No useful industrial manipulation
Documented deployments
CES Las Vegas
2023–2026
Annual presence at the Consumer Electronics Show. AI demonstrations and public interactions.
Corporate showrooms — Worldwide
2022 → ongoing
Deployed in tech company showrooms and research institutions for AI demonstrations.
Museums and science centres
2022 → ongoing
Present in several European and American science museums.
Target sectors
Compatible environments
Main use cases
Sources
Engineered Arts official robozaps.com Feb. 2026
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