Ameca vs Luna
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and Luna (LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- LunaChina
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- Luna2026
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- Luna0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- LunaContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Luna4 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- LunaACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- Luna54 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- Luna160 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- Lunabipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- Lunafull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca—
- Luna1.4 m/s
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- Luna—
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- Luna3 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- Luna27
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- Luna5
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- Luna—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- LunaDual RK3588 (motion + perception)
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- LunaAI task editor (natural language)
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Luna4 hrs
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- LunaAI task editor (natural language)
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- Lunacommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- LunaContact for quote
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- Luna—
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- Luna—
Warranty
- Ameca—
- Luna1 yrs
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- Luna—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 54 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 160 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | — |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 3 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | 27 |
| Arm DOF | 5 | 5 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | Dual RK3588 (motion + perception) |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | AI task editor (natural language) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | AI task editor (natural language) |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | — |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Running Capable, Stair Climbing, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Bimanual Coordination, Tool Use, Compute Platform, VLM Capable, Foundation Models, Imitation Learning, Teleoperation, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Charging Method, Battery Swap, Avg Power Consumption, Force-Limited Arms, Fall Recovery, Fall Detection Response, Emergency Stops, Human Detection Method, Safe Speed Near Humans, ROS Support, Simulation Platforms, Open API, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, IP Rating, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Production Pilots
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Ameca | Luna |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | — |
Luna has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Ameca and Luna?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Luna is made by LimX Dynamics Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN.
When were Ameca and Luna launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. Luna launched in 2026.
How do Ameca and Luna compare on the Robo Score?
Ameca scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. Luna scores 61.3. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Ameca and Luna?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. Luna carries up to 3 kg.
Are Ameca and Luna 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 Luna?
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 Luna 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 Robo Score is calculated.