RoboThespian 3
Built by Engineered Arts · United Kingdom
The RoboThespian 3 is a Humanoid robot developed by Engineered Arts (United Kingdom), launched 2016. Key specifications: form factor full bipedal, height 175 cm, weight 33 kg, mobility bipedal.
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Overview
RoboThespian 3 is a full-sized humanoid robot actor designed for expressive performances. It is capable of engaging with audiences using a variety of gestures and facial recognition technology. The robot has performed at science centers globally, starred in films, officiated weddings, and even delivered lines in over 40 languages.
Flagship features
- Hybrid design with pneumatic and DC servo motor actuators
- Equipped with 10 pneumatic actuators for lifelike motion
- Compatible with a variety of software for content creation and control
- Designed for engaging with audiences in various settings
- Touchscreen kiosk for user interaction
- Autonomous activities enabled through onboard computing capabilities
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Ameca generation 3 showcased at ICRA 2025
Availability
Specifications
Category: Humanoid- Form factor
- full bipedal
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 33 kg
- Mobility
- bipedal
- Total DOF
- 26
- Hot-swap battery
- No
- Onboard compute
- Intel dual-core CPU, multiple Marvell and Parallax microcontrollers, external Intel Core i7 control unit
- Sensors
- Cameras, Infrared depth sensors
- LiDAR
- No
- F/T sensors
- No
- VLM on-board
- No
- Imitation learning
- No
- Bimanual
- No
- Stair climbing
- No
- Terrain
- flat indoor
- Programming
- Python scripting and API support
- ROS 1
- No
- ROS 2
- No
- API / SDK
- Yes
- SDK languages
- Python
- Maturity
- commercial
- Environments
- theater, museum, exhibition
- Industries
- entertainment, education, museums
- Warranty
- 1 yr
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $10.0M
- Founded
- 2004
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE
Other9
- Height Mm
- 1775
- Applications
- entertainment,education
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Operating Temp
- 10°C to 30°C
- Company Country
- UK
- Deployment Count
- 50
- Deployment Notes
- Used in science centers around the world; has starred in films and plays.
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- - Hybrid design with pneumatic and DC servo motor actuators. - Equipped with 10 pneumatic actuators for lifelike motion. - Compatible with a variety of software for content creation and control. - Designed for engaging with audiences in various settings. - Touchscreen kiosk for user interaction. - Autonomous activities enabled through onboard computing capabilities.
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Company milestones
- 2025LaunchAmeca generation 3 showcased at ICRA 2025
- 2024DeploymentAmeca installed at National Robotarium
- 2024PartnershipU.S. Entity Restructuring
- 2024Funding$10M Series A Funding Raised
- 2022LaunchFirst public demonstration at CES 2022
- 2021LaunchAmeca project commenced
- 2019MilestoneLeadership Expansion
- 2019MilestoneAi-Da completed
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RoboThespian 3?
- The RoboThespian 3 is developed by Engineered Arts, based in United Kingdom.
- What type of robot is the RoboThespian 3?
- The RoboThespian 3 is a Humanoid robot made by Engineered Arts.
- How much does the RoboThespian 3 cost?
- Pricing for the RoboThespian 3 is not publicly listed — contact Engineered Arts for a quote.
- When was the RoboThespian 3 launched?
- The RoboThespian 3 was launched in 2016.
- What are the key specifications of the RoboThespian 3?
- Key specifications of the RoboThespian 3: form factor full bipedal, height 175 cm, weight 33 kg, mobility bipedal, total dof 26.
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