Ameca vs Mindar
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and Mindar (Kokoro) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- Mindar—
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- Mindar2019
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- Mindar0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- MindarACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- Mindar57 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- Mindar195 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- Mindarstatic
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- Mindarfull bipedal
Stair Climbing
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- Mindarindoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- Mindar100 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- Mindar—
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- Mindar—
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- Mindar—
Bimanual Coordination
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- MindarIntel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor
VLM Capable
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Foundation Models
- Ameca—
- Mindarfalse
Imitation Learning
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- Mindar—
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- Mindar48 hrs
Battery Swap
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- Mindar—
ROS Support
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Open API
- Ameca—
- MindarNo
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- Mindarcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- Mindar$909,090 USD
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- Mindar150K+
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- Mindaroutright purchase
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- Mindarreligious service, cultural education
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 57 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 195 mm |
| Mobility Type (values differ) | bipedal | static |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Stair Climbing (values differ) | — | No |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | indoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 100 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 | Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 388H processor |
| VLM Capable (values differ) | — | No |
| Foundation Models (values differ) | — | false |
| Imitation Learning (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | 48 hrs |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | — |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Open API (values differ) | — | No |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 USD | $909,090 USD |
| Price Tier | 150K+ | 150K+ |
| Pricing Model (values differ) | purchase | outright purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | religious service, cultural education |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Walking Speed, Running Capable, Payload (Peak), Arm Reach, Grip Strength, Manipulation Repeatability, Tool Use, Compute Platform, 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
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 | Mindar |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | $909,090 |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | 218.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | -$659,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | -72% |
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 Mindar?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. Mindar is made by Kokoro.
When were Ameca and Mindar launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. Mindar launched in 2019.
How much does Ameca cost compared to Mindar?
Ameca is listed at $250,000. Mindar is listed at $909,090.
How do Ameca and Mindar compare on the Robo Score?
Ameca scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. Mindar scores 68.0. 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 Mindar?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. Mindar carries up to 100 kg.
Are Ameca and Mindar 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 Mindar?
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 Mindar 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.