Ameca vs pib.Pro
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and pib.Pro (pib) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- pib.ProGermany
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- pib.Pro2023
Verified Deployments
- Ameca0 Deployments
- pib.Pro0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- pib.Pro$111
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- pib.ProACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- pib.Pro0.4 kg
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- pib.Pro890 mm
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- pib.Probipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- pib.Profull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca0 m/s
- pib.Pro—
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- pib.Proflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- pib.Pro—
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- pib.Pro—
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- pib.Pro—
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- pib.Pro—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- pib.Pro—
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- pib.Procode_ros
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- pib.Pro—
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- pib.ProPython
ROS Support
- Ameca—
- pib.ProYes
Open API
- Ameca—
- pib.ProYes
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- pib.Procommercial
IP Rating
- Ameca—
- pib.ProIP69K
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000
- pib.Pro$111
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- pib.Pro<10K
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- pib.Propurchase
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- pib.Promanufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $111 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 62 kg | 0.4 kg |
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 890 mm |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | 0 m/s | — |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | — |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | — |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | — |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | code_ros |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | Python |
| ROS Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Open API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Deployment Maturity | commercial | commercial |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $250,000 | $111 |
| Price Tier (values differ) | 150K+ | <10K |
| Pricing Model | purchase | purchase |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | manufacturing, eldercare_assistance, research |
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, Simulation Platforms, Air-Gap Capable, MTBF, Task Success Rate, Noise Level, RaaS / Month, Developer Unit Price, Delivery Lead Time, Warranty, Production Pilots
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ameca and pib.Pro?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. pib.Pro is made by pib, based in DE.
When were Ameca and pib.Pro launched?
Ameca launched in 2021. pib.Pro launched in 2023.
How much does Ameca cost compared to pib.Pro?
Ameca is listed at $250,000. pib.Pro is listed at $111.
How do Ameca and pib.Pro compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ameca scores 48/100. pib.Pro scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ameca and pib.Pro 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 pib.Pro?
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 pib.Pro 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.