Summary:

 

Moya is a next‑generation biomimetic humanoid robot developed by DroidUp and unveiled in Shanghai. Standing 1.65 m and weighing 32 kg, it uses embodied AI to perceive, reason, and act in real environments. Moya is engineered for healthcare, education, and human‑interaction roles, where natural movement and emotional expression matter. 

 

Editorial:

 

Moya represents one of the most aggressive pushes toward human‑like robotics in China. Unlike industrial humanoids focused on strength or speed, Moya is built for social presence—eye contact, subtle facial expressions, natural gait, and emotional signaling. Its debut triggered massive social‑media attention because of how closely it mirrors human behavior, sparking renewed debate about the uncanny valley.  

The robot’s embodied AI architecture allows it to operate based on real‑world sensory feedback rather than scripted routines, marking a shift toward robots that “think with their bodies.” 

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: 1.65 m  

- Weight: 32 kg  

- Design Intent: Social‑companion humanoid for healthcare, education, and commercial interaction  

- Construction:  

  - Silicone skin with internal padding  

  - Warm surface temperature (32–36 °C)  

  - Ribcage‑like internal structure  

  - Modular, swappable head and appearance  

- Developer: DroidUp (Shanghai, China)  

- Debut: Early 2026 at Zhangjiang Robotics Valley  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking  

- Walking Accuracy: 92% human‑like gait  

- Capabilities:  

  - Smooth, natural walking and turning  

  - Stable posture on flat surfaces  

  - Gesture replication  

  - Marathon‑tested Walker‑platform lineage (Walker 2 → Walker 3)  

 

Note: No incline, step‑height, or speed metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: Not published  

- Arms: Human‑like fluid arm motion  

- Hands: Not published  

- Legs: Full bipedal DOF  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: Not published  

- Capabilities:  

  - Smooth, biomimetic motion  

  - Cerebellar‑motor‑system‑inspired control  

 

Note: No torque or joint‑speed data published.

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Natural arm gestures  

  - Social‑interaction gestures (waving, nodding, pointing)  

  - Light object handling (not industrial‑grade)  

 

Note: No payload or grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- Eye‑tracking camera system  

- Facial‑expression micro‑motors (smiling, winking, blinking)  

- 3D perception for embodied‑AI control  

- Full‑body environmental awareness  

 

Note: No camera resolution, LiDAR type, FOV, or IMU specifications published.

 

Compute & AI

- AI System: Embodied‑AI architecture (perception → reasoning → action)  

- Capabilities:  

  - Real‑time social interaction  

  - Emotional‑expression generation  

  - Natural gaze and micro‑expression control  

  - Human‑like movement planning  

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Power Source: Electric  

- Runtime: Not published  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Not published  

(Only general references to embodied‑AI integration.)

 

Applications

- Healthcare companionship  

- Elder‑care support  

- Education  

- Customer‑facing commercial roles  

- Social‑robot research  

 

Pricing

- $173,000 USD (estimated)  

- Sales expected late 2026  

 

DroidUp has NOT published:  

- Walking speed  

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

- Payload  

- Grip force  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Camera resolution  

- Depth‑sensor specifications 

 

- IMU specifications  

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Charge time  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)

 

Image: @MikeKalil

 

Company Source:

 

https://youtu.be/7QXJY1gIN1E?si=gwCWGPp_yKRBzCZh

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/GLEDR174SAI?si=5UZQQlVJGL0JYUBF