Ameca vs CW-R1 Bipedal Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot (Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotChina
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2025
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot25 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot121 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca0 m/s
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
Running Capable
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotstatic walk
Stair Climbing
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotflat_indoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot2 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot24
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot5
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot—
Arm Reach
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot43.5 cm
Bimanual Coordination
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotindependent
Tool Use
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot100 TOPS
Compute Platform
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU)
VLM Capable
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
Imitation Learning
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmulti task
Teleoperation
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotjoystick, web_interface
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcode_python, code_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 hrs
Charging Method
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotmanual swap
Battery Swap
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
Safety
Force-Limited Arms
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
Fall Recovery
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotYes
Human Detection Method
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotvision human
Safe Speed Near Humans
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotPython, C++
ROS Support
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotnone
Simulation Platforms
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal RobotNVIDIA Isaac Sim
Open API
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotopen rest
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotbeta pilot
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot$4,900
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot20-40K
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotcapex
Warranty
- Ameca—
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robot1 yrs
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- CW-R1 Bipedal Robotresearch
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $4,900 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 25 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 121 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0 m/s | — |
| Running Capable (values differ) | — | static walk |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | none |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat_indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload | 2 kg | 2 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | 24 |
| Arm DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Arm Reach (values differ) | — | 43.5 cm |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | independent |
| Tool Use (values differ) | — | none |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | 100 TOPS |
| Compute Platform (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Jetson Orin (optional, EDU) |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | none |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | multi task |
| Teleoperation (values differ) | — | joystick, web_interface |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | code_python, code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| Charging Method (values differ) | — | manual swap |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Force-Limited Arms (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fall Recovery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Human Detection Method (values differ) | — | vision human |
| Safe Speed Near Humans (values differ) | — | none |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | Python, C++ |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Simulation Platforms (values differ) | — | NVIDIA Isaac Sim |
| Open API (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity (values differ) | commercial | beta pilot |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $4,900 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 20-40K |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | capex |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | research |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ameca and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is made by Henan Chuangwang Intelligent Equipment Co., LTD, based in CN.
When were Ameca and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. CW-R1 Bipedal Robot launched in 2025.
How much does Ameca cost compared to CW-R1 Bipedal Robot?
Ameca is listed at $250,000. CW-R1 Bipedal Robot is listed at $4,900.
How do Ameca and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ameca scores 48/100. CW-R1 Bipedal Robot scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Ameca and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. CW-R1 Bipedal Robot carries up to 2 kg.
Are Ameca and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Humanoid on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Ameca and CW-R1 Bipedal Robot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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About this comparison
Ameca vs CW-R1 Bipedal Robot compares two robots in the humanoid category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.