Ameca vs CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT (Cyberdyne) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTJapan
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT142 mm
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT3.1 kg
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca0 m/s
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
Stair Climbing
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORThealthcare, assistance
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT0 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
Bimanual Coordination
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT—
VLM Capable
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Imitation Learning
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT4.5 hrs
Battery Swap
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTtouch_panel
ROS Support
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Open API
- Ameca—
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT$4,094
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT10-20K
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTpurchase
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORTcommunication
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $4,094 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 4.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 142 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 62 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0 m/s | — |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | healthcare, assistance |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 0 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Bimanual Coordination (values differ) | — | No |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | — |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | touch_panel |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 4.5 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | touch_panel |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $4,094 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | 10-20K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | communication |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, Foundation Models, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ameca and CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is made by Cyberdyne, based in JP.
How much does Ameca cost compared to CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT?
Ameca is listed at $250,000. CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT is listed at $4,094.
How do Ameca and CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ameca scores 48/100. CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT scores 52/100. 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT carries up to 0 kg.
Are Ameca and CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT?
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 CYIN FOR LIVING SUPPORT 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.