You may have heard of Ameca, dubbed the “world’s most advanced humanoid robot” for its ability to mimic a range of human expressions, from joy to annoyance. Now, Ameca has a new companion, Azi. The two, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can carry on expressive conversations, making for an impressive yet sometimes unsettling combination.




Developed by British company Engineered Arts, the pair can not only converse but also display a range of human-like facial expressions, raising both surprise and some concern about the rapid development of robotic technology.

Ameca made a splash when she first debuted with her ability to accurately mimic human expressions, from frowning, to wrinkling her forehead to squinting her eyes. Now, she has a companion named Azi.





In a recently released video, two robots communicate with each other using Chat-GPT, a popular AI platform. Their conversation is not just a simple response but also incorporates facial expressions, making the communication more lively and natural.

Ameca and Azi were developed by Engineered Arts, a UK-based robotics company that specializes in making humanoid robots for entertainment, communication and education purposes. The company not only sells but also rents out robots like Ameca for special events.



One of the highlights of Engineered Arts is their commitment to the safety and peaceful purposes of their robots. On their website, the company emphasizes that their robots are “completely safe,” designed to be friendly and pose no danger to humans. Even if they accidentally collide, the robots will not cause harm. They insist that the purpose of these robots is “100% innocent entertainment,” and that the company will never work with the military. However, with a bit of humor, they also say they are willing to create a Terminator-like version of the robot for exhibition purposes if requested.

The development of humanoid robots, especially robots like Ameca and Azi, is opening up new possibilities in human-machine interaction. Not limited to simple dialogues, these robots are also capable of expressing emotions through their faces and gestures, making them more alive than ever. The combination of AI and expression control technology is creating products with great potential for application in many fields, from entertainment, education to healthcare. However, along with these advances are ethical and social challenges, especially in ensuring safety and avoiding the misuse of technology for military or harmful purposes.



The development of Ameca and Azi is a testament to the potential of modern robotics technology. These robots are not only capable of communicating, but can also provide a lifelike experience with almost lifelike expressions. Although the technology is still in its infancy, the progress made by Engineered Arts opens new doors for the application of robots in the fields of entertainment, communication, and education. But at the same time, it also raises questions about the future of AI and robots in everyday life, and how far they will go in their quest to imitate humans.


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