Moya
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Moya is a pioneering biomimetic humanoid robot from DroidUp, designed with human-like proportions at 1.65 meters tall and 32 kg, featuring a 92% accurate walking gait, micro-expressions like smiling and winking, and body temperature of 32-36°C for realistic interactions. Built on embodied AI, it perceives, reasons, and acts in physical environments, excelling in natural bipedal locomotion on flat surfaces with stable posture. Its modular head supports eye contact and facial nuances, targeting healthcare for elder care, education, and commercial settings requiring prolonged human-robot collaboration. Unlike industrial humanoids, Moya prioritizes lifelike presence over heavy labor, with fluid arm movements, gesture replication, and warm skin-like materials to foster trust and companionship. Advanced sensors enable visual perception, while its Walker 3 chassis ensures balanced, human-mimicking mobility, positioning it as a breakthrough in interactive robotics for daily human-centric applications.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
Moya is a humanoid robot made by DroidUp in China, launched in 2026 and built for elder care companionship, educational tutoring, and commercial customer service. Its estimated price is USD 173,000. Featured in “Top 10 Humanoid Robot Launches of 2026 So Far (as of June 12)” and “Top 6 Humanoid Robots with Advanced Voice Interaction Systems”.
- Dimensions
- 165.0 x 40.0 x 25.0 cm (Human-like 5.5-foot profile)
- Weight
- 32 kg
- Mobility
- Legged (Biomimetic Bipedal walking).
- Top speed
- 3 km/h (0.83 m/s) - Optimized for stable social walking.
- Handles
- people interaction, precision instruments, packages
- Battery runtime
- 4 hours on full charge
- Charging time
- 3 hours
- Sensors
- RGB cameras, stereo cameras, IMU, gyroscope, force sensors, temperature
- Operating environment
- Indoor, both
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DroidUp unveils Moya at Shanghai's Zhangjiang Robotics Valley: a biomimetic humanoid with 32-36 degree skin warmth and 92% human-like walking accuracy, priced around $173,000.
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Moya vs Ruina, Elf-Eridium, UWORLD U1 Ultra and Yogi
Moya overlaps with these alternatives on Education and training and Elder care. Moya leads this group on runtime but trails on max speed and weight.
Industries and capabilities are tags, not scores: a tick means the robot is listed for it. Green marks the best figure in a row (highest max speed and runtime; lowest weight). Ranges are not ranked.
| Spec | MoyaDroidUp | RuinaDroidUp | Elf-EridiumAheadForm | UWORLD U1 UltraUBTECH Robotics | YogiCartwheel Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industries | |||||
| Education and training | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Elder care | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Healthcare | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Household help | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities | |||||
| Balance and stability | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Bipedal locomotion | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture recognition | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Object recognition | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Max Speed | 0.83 m/s | 0.83 m/s | 0.83 m/s | 1.5 m/s | 0.42 m/s |
| Runtime | 4 h | 4 h | 4 h | 2–4 h | 3 h |
| Weight | 32 kg | 32 kg | 35 kg | 35.2 kg | 8 kg |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
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Q1. What is Moya, and what problem is it designed to solve?
Moya is a humanoid robot developed by Shanghai-based DroidUp. According to the manufacturer, it addresses needs in human-robot interaction by mimicking human appearance, gait, expressions, and body temperature for applications in healthcare and education.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of Moya?
Moya features modular design for customizable gender and appearance, facial micro-expressions, real-time eye contact via cameras, and a body temperature of 32-36°C. DroidUp states it uses embodied AI to perceive, reason, and interact physically.
Q3. Who is Moya built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
DroidUp targets healthcare and education facilities initially, with potential for companionship and business scenarios. The company envisions it for environments requiring natural human-robot interaction.
Q4. Is Moya a commercial product or still a research prototype?
Moya is presented as a commercial product by DroidUp, following its unveiling as a bionic humanoid. As of 2026, it remains in pre-commercial stages targeting specific sectors.
Q5. Is Moya currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
Moya is not yet widely available for purchase. DroidUp announced plans for commercial release targeting late 2026, starting with healthcare and education facilities at around $173,000.
Q6. How does Moya actually work in real-world environments?
Moya operates using AI for real-time perception via eye cameras, modular bionic structures for movement, and heating for human-like warmth. Videos show it walking, nodding, and expressing emotions in controlled settings.
Q7. When was Moya announced or officially launched?
Moya was unveiled by DroidUp in Shanghai in late January 2026. The company described it as its pinnacle in bionic technology during the debut.
Q8. How is Moya different from other robots in the same category?
Unlike traditional rigid humanoid designs, Moya incorporates flesh-like padding, ribcage structure, and temperature control for realism. DroidUp emphasizes its departure from the "steel image" through biomimetic features.
Q9. Does Moya require additional development or customization after purchase?
Moya's modular architecture allows post-purchase customization of appearance and gender traits without altering internals. DroidUp states it supports flexible configurations for scenarios like business or companionship.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for Moya?
DroidUp plans initial commercial deployments in healthcare and education, with potential expansion to other sectors. The company has indicated ongoing refinements to its bionic platform based on early feedback.
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