DroidUp, a Chinese robotics firm, has developed a highly realistic robot called Moya that uses full biometric data, making it seem like something out of a science fiction movie.
Robots are quickly becoming more sophisticated. Some companies are preparing to manufacture AI robots capable of everyday chores like laundry and dishwashing. Others are creating robots so lifelike that they’ve had to demonstrate their mechanical nature – even disassembling them publicly – to prove they aren’t people in disguise.
Most robots are obviously mechanical, but one company is trying to create a product that feels incredibly lifelike – they’re even designing it to radiate warmth like a human body.
Moya is equipped with body heat and dense ‘skin’ for human companionship
I recently came across DroidUp, a robotics company out of Shanghai. They’re focused on building humanoid robots – basically, robots designed to look and act like people. It’s pretty cool stuff!
A new robot named Moya is quickly gaining popularity online because it looks and acts remarkably like a real person. Chinese media are calling it the world’s most lifelike humanoid robot, highlighting its incredibly realistic movements and expressions – features that make it stand out from other robots.
Moya is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs around 70 pounds. Its parts are interchangeable, allowing users to customize its appearance – they can even give it a male or female form and change its hairstyle to create a unique look.
To make the robot Moya feel more lifelike, DroidUp added soft, flesh-like padding under her silicone skin, even creating a ribcage. A camera positioned behind her eyes allows Moya to see and interact with the world around her.
And there’s more – Moya is also warmed to a temperature between 90 and 97 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 36 degrees Celsius), similar to a human’s body temperature.
Li Quingdu, founder of DroidUp, told Shanghai Eye that robots should feel warm and relatable – more like companions than cold, metallic machines – if they are to truly be helpful to people.
DroidUp created Moya with this specific purpose in mind. They plan to market these robots to healthcare providers as friendly companions.
I’m really excited about the Moya! It’s estimated to cost around $173,000 and hopefully we’ll be able to buy it around late 2026.
A Chinese robotics company, Agibot Innovations, recently gained international attention after its humanoid robot achieved a Guinness World Record in 2025. The robot walked 100 kilometers on its own, navigating city streets, people, and uneven ground without any help.
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2026-02-09 22:52