Ameca Desktop is a head-and-shoulders, interactive, fully programmable desktop humanoid robot.
The robot is designed for entertainment, education and research applications. It has 32 degrees of freedom, consisting of 5 in the neck and 27 animating the eyes, lips and other facial features.
The robot includes microphones, cameras and a speaker to enable two-way audio-visual interaction.
All Engineered Arts robots are powered by the Tritium software platform.
Disconnect from Power
Ensure the robot is disconnected from the power supply before attempting to move, maintain or adjust any part of it.
Wiring and Circuitry
Do not attempt to modify or otherwise interfere with the electrical connections and/or circuitry of the robot.
Do not attempt to power the robot from any other source than the manufacturer-supplied power supply.
Any such modifications or interference may lead to dangerous situations that endanger the life of operators or other persons in the vicinity of the robot. Such modifications or interference will void any manufacturer warranty for the robot.
Finger/hand Pinch Hazard
Take great care when touching or working with any of the robot's moving parts. The robot can be manually moved in the unpowered state - there are multiple points where fingers and or hands might be pinched by a mechanism in such an event.
Never attempt to touch or work with any of the robot’s moving parts when it is operational or connected to the power supply.
Robot Condition
Only use the robot if it is in good mechanical and electrical order. Never attempt to install or use a robot that has been subject to damage, including but not limited to:
contamination by liquids
contamination by dust / swarf / particulates
mechanical impacts / drops etc.
exposure to extreme temperatures or humidities
If in doubt, always refrain from using the robot and contact the manufacturer for advice.
the robot is designed for purposes of entertainment and/or research and development only
the robot is designed to be installed in a visitor attraction, research laboratory or similar venue, and to be used as an exhibit, attraction or R&D platform at that venue
as an attraction or exhibit, the robot is designed as an installation that users look at, listen to and talk to
as a research platfrom, the robot is designed as a hardware device to execute customer software algorithms as part of their research activities
the robot is not designed for any type of physical interaction, either with human beings, animals or any other physical object, with the exception of manufacturer supplied or approved accessories
the robot is not designed to operate outdoors, in wet environments, in conditions of unusually high or low temperatures or humidities (see also: Operating Environment)
the robot is not designed for any purpose other than entertainment and/or research and development (for example, it is not designed for delivering important factual information such as building fire escape directions or medical diagnoses)
The robot is suitable for indoor use only. Recommended environmental conditions:
Room temperature: 10-30°C (50-86°F)
Humidity: 45-60%
the robot must not be used, stored or transported in a wet environment where it may be exposed to leaks, splashes or other sources of liquid contamination (e.g. near swimming facilities, ornamental water features etc.).
the robot must not be used, stored or transported in an excessively dusty environment where it may be exposed to particulate contamination (e.g. machine workshops, construction environments etc.).
the robot must not be operated in an explosive atmosphere.
The robot weighs approximately 8 kg. Take care and follow good manual handling practices while lifting and moving.
The robot is an intricate and delicate product. Take care to avoid harsh handling, knocks and drops. Careless handling may damage the product.
Unboxing - Peli Case
Unboxing - Standard Packaging
Repacking - Standard Packaging
Remove the robot's torso from the box and place on work surface
always grip the robot by the shoulders when removing from the shipping box and handling
handling locations are indicated in the image below
always place the robot on a clean, dry, flat surface, away from any drops/edges
always ensure good clearance between the robot and any other materials or equipment
Remove the silicone neck from its packaging and drape over the torso as illustrated
Fasten the press-studs around the lower edge of the neck silicone to the torso
6 poppers on the front
6 poppers at the back
2 poppers across each shoulder
remove the head from its packaging and lower on to the neck
the head must be secured with the locking pin to properly install
retract the pin by hand and ensure the head is firmly located on the neck
to complete the head attachment, ensure the locking pin returns to its fully inserted position
Fasten the press-studs around the upper edge of the neck silicone to the head
9 around the back of the head
2 under the chin
1 on each side under the jaw
Removing Ameca Desktop from shipping boxInstalling silicone neck on the torsoAttaching the head with locking pinAttaching silicone neck to the head with press-studs
In the event that you need to repack your robot into the shipping box, for exapmle for moving to a different site or return to manufacturer, follow these steps to pack it safely and avoid damage in transit.
Place woven bag over the robotEnsure the robot's head is in an approximately neutral pose, and wrap the neck brace around as shownUse the hook-and-loop strap to secure the neck brace in positionCarefully lower the robot into box, aligning the robot with the shaped recess in the foam insertsPlace the upper foam insert over the robot, taking care to align it the correct way. Do not use excessive force - adjust the robot position if necessary to get a good fit.Place cables into the pockets indicated and seal the box. Always store and transport the box flat.
The robot is operated using Engineered Arts Tritium software platform. The Tritium user interface is 100% web based, and can be accessed from any internet-connected computer without any installation on your local machine.
To get connected to your robot and start exploring its functionality, see the Getting Started page.