Overview

These pages are for First Generation Amecas running on our Tritium 2 framework
For Gen 2 Amecas running on Tritium 3 please see https://docs.engineeredarts.co.uk/
- If asked to "Select Authentication Provider" choose Tritium
If you are not sure what version Ameca you have, or if require an additional Tritium login, please contact us with your Ameca's serial number.
Designed specifically as a platform for development into future robotics technologies, Ameca is a humanoid robot platform for human-robot interaction.
The Ameca pages in this wiki serve as an introduction, user guide, and cover technical aspects of Ameca and its operation.
For a more visual introduction to Ameca see our website

Ameca videos and photos

Engineered Arts on YouTube
Engineered Arts videos on Vimeo
For product photos of Ameca, and/or photos of Ameca interacting please contact us at press@engineeredarts.co.uk

Note: photos and videos are provided for reference only and subject to our copyright. They are not to be published or used further without permission from Engineered Arts Ltd.

Brochure and technical specification

Download the Ameca Gen 2 Brochure (pdf) for:

Key features
Interaction features
Gestures and expression examples
Technology integration (software and hardware)
Software
Mechanical specification
Ameca Gen 1 Brochure available here for reference

Download the Ameca In-depth Look (pdf) for:

In depth look at the head, eyes, face and mouth
Illustrations of the extended arm movement
Illustrations of the torso movement

Download the Ameca Creation Process (pdf) for:

Step by step guide to the production process of Ameca

Degrees of movement

There are 61 articulated movements in generation 2 Ameca, and 51 in generation 1 Ameca
Download the Ameca Gen 2 - Degrees of Movement (pdf) to see them
Ameca Gen 1 - Degrees of Movement (pdf) available here for reference

Installation

Installation requirements

Suitable for indoor use only. Recommended room temperature: 10°C - 30°C, relative humidity: 45% - 60%
Standard domestic mains power in the range 100v - 250v AC
If in a public environment: a barrier to prevent contact between visitors and Ameca
- Or staff in attendance

Network requirements

Wired internet connection with good bandwidth:
- See Robot Network Configuration for Gen 3 Ameca
- see Network Setup for Gen 2 Ameca

Mounting

Ameca is mounted on supplied weighted base
Base can be mounted onto a stage
See Media:Ameca base setup v1.pdf

Set-up guide

Ameca Gen 2

Download the Set-up Guide for Ameca Gen 2 (pdf)
An install by one of our engineers is required in the first instance

Ameca Gen 1

Download the Set-up Guide for Ameca Gen 1 (pdf) with or without a Show Controller
An install by one of our engineers is required in the first instance

Safety guidelines

Please see the following .pdf for guidelines on safe usage of Ameca:
Ameca safety guidelines

Programming

Creating new movements

Virtual Robot is our tool for generating movement animation that can be called from Python or via the RESTful API
The video below gives a quick introduction
It is also possible to produce animation programmatically as required

Programming Ameca

Ameca Gen 2 runs on our latest Tritium 3 robot software framework

See the Tritium 3 and robot documentation
If you do not already have access but would like further information please contact info@engineeredarts.co.uk

Ameca Gen 1 runs on our Tritium 2 robot software framework

See the Tritium user guide
The simplest way to program is using the built in Python IDE
Ameca can also be controlled remotely

Local install of Tritium

We are planning to release a locally installed version of Tritium
This will run on Windows 10 or Linux and connect to cloud based IDE and robot simulator, allowing developing code without having robot hardware

Cleaning

Silicon trim

Gently clean with small amount of isopropyl alcohol (maximum 70% alcohol) on a clean lint free cloth
- Isopropyl alcohol wipes (max 70% alcohol) work well
This can also be in the form of alcohol cleaning wipes
After cleaning brush on some talcum powder with a soft make up brush
- This takes off the shine, and stops the silicon being sticky or oily
Note that over time the silicon can release a little oil, this is a natural process. A light brush with talcum powder will resolve this.

Plastic trim / shells

Gently clean with small amount of isopropyl alcohol (maximum 70% alcohol) on a clean lint free cloth
- Isopropyl alcohol wipes (max 70% alcohol) work well
Be gentle and stop immediately if paint is being removed

Troubleshooting

Check the troubleshooting pages in the Ameca documentation here

Getting further support

Check the troubleshootingpages in the Ameca documentation on this wiki first, your question may already be answered.
If you can't find the answer you are looking for, open a support ticket and we will get back to you as soon as possible - see our Support Policy
If there is an urgent issue and you are not familiar with Ameca yet, do email or call us
We have launched a Discord server dedicated to Ameca where you can keep up to date on developments as well as ask some of our awesome engineers about robots. Invite link here

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