Ameca vs TLIBOT
Side-by-side comparison of Ameca (Engineered Arts) and TLIBOT (Sichuan Tianlian Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AmecaUnited Kingdom
- TLIBOT—
Year First Available
- Ameca2021
- TLIBOT—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- TLIBOTContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- TLIBOT—
Availability Status
- AmecaACTIVE
- TLIBOTACTIVE
Physical Form Factor
Height
- Ameca1870 mm
- TLIBOT160 mm
Weight
- Ameca62 kg
- TLIBOT43 kg
Mobility Type
- Amecabipedal
- TLIBOTbipedal
Humanoid Subtype
- Amecafull bipedal
- TLIBOTfull bipedal
Walking Speed
- Ameca—
- TLIBOT2.8 m/s
Terrain
- Amecaindoor
- TLIBOTflat indoor, uneven outdoor
Payload & Dexterity
Payload
- Ameca2 kg
- TLIBOT145 kg
Total DOF
- Ameca61
- TLIBOT71
Arm DOF
- Ameca5
- TLIBOT9
Hand DOF
- Ameca4
- TLIBOT—
Compute & AI
Onboard Compute
- AmecaTritium robot OS
- TLIBOTReal-time processing of 3D vision and LiDAR data
Programming
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- TLIBOTIntelligent Control Platform
Battery & Power
Runtime
- Ameca5 hrs
- TLIBOT—
Software
SDK Languages
- AmecaPython, C++, block‑based coding
- TLIBOTIntelligent Control Platform
Reliability
Deployment Maturity
- Amecacommercial
- TLIBOTcommercial
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ameca$250,000 USD
- TLIBOTContact for quote
Price Tier
- Ameca150K+
- TLIBOT—
Pricing Model
- Amecapurchase
- TLIBOT—
Applications
- Amecahuman-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education
- TLIBOThealthcare, logistics, entertainment, military training
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $250,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical Form Factor | ||
| Height (values differ) | 1870 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 62 kg | 43 kg |
| Mobility Type | bipedal | bipedal |
| Humanoid Subtype | full bipedal | full bipedal |
| Walking Speed (values differ) | — | 2.8 m/s |
| Terrain (values differ) | indoor | flat indoor, uneven outdoor |
| Payload & Dexterity | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 145 kg |
| Total DOF (values differ) | 61 | 71 |
| Arm DOF (values differ) | 5 | 9 |
| Hand DOF (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Compute & AI | ||
| Onboard Compute (values differ) | Tritium robot OS | Real-time processing of 3D vision and LiDAR data |
| Programming (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | Intelligent Control Platform |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Software | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, block‑based coding | Intelligent Control Platform |
| 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 | — |
| Applications (values differ) | human-robot interaction research, public exhibitions, customer engagement, education | healthcare, logistics, entertainment, military training |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, 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, 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 | TLIBOT |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $250,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 60.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $0 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +0% | — |
TLIBOT 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 TLIBOT?
Ameca is made by Engineered Arts, based in GB. TLIBOT is made by Sichuan Tianlian Robotics Co., Ltd..
How do Ameca and TLIBOT compare on the Robo Score?
Ameca scores 61.3 on the Robo Score. TLIBOT scores 62.5. 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 TLIBOT?
Ameca carries up to 2 kg. TLIBOT carries up to 145 kg.
Are Ameca and TLIBOT 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 TLIBOT?
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 TLIBOT 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.