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:

 

| Category | Details |

| Developer | DroidUp (Shanghai, China) |

| Model | Moya |

| Height | 1.65 m |

| Weight | 32 kg |

| Walking Accuracy | 92% human‑like gait |

| Core Technology | Embodied AI (perception + reasoning + action in real world) |

| Key Features | Eye contact, smiling, blinking, nodding, facial expression mimicry |

| Mobility | Natural human‑like walking; tested on ice for 130,000+ steps |

| Skeleton | Walker 3 platform (successor to Walker 2) |

| Use Cases | Healthcare, education, companionship, commercial interaction |

| Status | Publicly unveiled; expected market entry late 2026 |

| Estimated Price | ~1.2 million yen (approx. $8,000 USD) |

 

Key Capabilities

 

1. Human‑like Facial Expressions

Smiling, blinking, nodding, emotional micro‑expressions.  

 

2. Natural Gait & Balance

- 92% human‑like walking accuracy  

- Survived 130,000 steps on ice at –47.4°C  

- Demonstrated drawing the Winter Olympics logo on ice  

 

3. Embodied AI

Processes perception, reasoning, and action as a unified loop—similar to biological systems.  

 

4. Social Interaction

Designed for environments requiring emotional presence:  

- Hospitals  

- Elder care  

- Schools  

- Customer‑facing roles  

 

5. Modular Customization

Moya’s appearance can be customized thanks to its modular “skin” system.  

 

Image: @MikeKalil

 

Company Source:

 

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

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

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