Biomimetic AI Robot Moya Debuts, Boasts 92% Human-Like Walk
- tech360.tv
- Feb 5
- 2 min read
A humanoid robot named Moya has debuted in Shanghai, drawing attention for its human-like walking accuracy and expressions. DroidUp, the robotics organisation behind it, describes Moya as the world’s first fully biomimetic embodied intelligent robot.
Moya operates on the principle of embodied artificial intelligence, enabling it to perceive, reason, and act within the physical world. Videos circulating online show the robot smiling, nodding, making eye contact, and walking with a gait closely resembling human movement.
The company claims Moya can replicate human micro-expressions, positioning it among the most human-like robots currently under development. Its walking posture reportedly achieves 92% accuracy, highlighting a focus on stable, natural locomotion.
Moya stands 1.65 metres tall and weighs approximately 32 kilograms, with proportions similar to an adult human. DroidUp also states the robot maintains a body temperature between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius, enhancing its lifelike presence during interaction.
The robot’s appearance and behaviour have elicited mixed reactions on Chinese social media. Some viewers expressed fascination with its realism, while others described its movement as unsettling, reflecting the "uncanny valley" phenomenon.
Moya builds on DroidUp’s earlier humanoid robotics work, though specific technical details remain limited. According to the RoboHorizon website, the robot is built on a “Walker 3” chassis.
This modular design allows its external appearance to be customised without altering the underlying mechanical structure. DroidUp has not formally detailed this platform in its own disclosures.
The company is not presenting Moya solely as a domestic robot. DroidUp envisions the humanoid being used across healthcare, education, and other commercial environments where human-robot interaction is central.
The robot is expected to enter the market by late 2026. A reported starting price of approximately JPY 1.2 million has been cited.
Moya, a biomimetic AI robot, debuted in Shanghai, developed by DroidUp.
The robot features a 92% human-like walking accuracy and micro-expressions.
It stands 1.65 metres tall, weighs 32 kilograms, and maintains a body temperature between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius.
Source: INTERESTING ENGINEERING
