A new humanoid robot named Moya is going viral for walking naturally, making eye contact, and displaying human-like facial expressions. The robot was revealed in Shanghai by DroidUp, a robotics company. Moya is being called the world’s first fully biomimetic embodied intelligent robot, and it’s gaining attention for its lifelike movements.
Moya is built around the idea of “embodied artificial intelligence.” This means the robot can perceive, reason, and act in the physical world. Unlike robots that only exist in digital environments, Moya interacts with humans and its surroundings in real time.
In the videos shared by the South China Morning Post, Moya is shown doing things that humans do every day. It smiles, nods, and even makes eye contact with people. The robot walks with a human-like gait, and it can replicate small facial expressions known as micro-expressions. This ability makes Moya one of the most lifelike robots ever created.
Moya stands 1.65 meters (5.5 feet) tall and weighs 32 kilograms (70 pounds), with proportions similar to an adult human. The company also revealed that Moya’s body temperature is kept between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius (89.6°F to 96.8°F), to make it feel more lifelike during interactions. The robot’s walking posture is also nearly perfect, with a 92% accuracy in its gait, making its movements more natural.
Moya was created using DroidUp’s previous work in humanoid robotics. The company has not revealed all the technical details, but it’s known that Moya uses a “Walker 3” chassis. The term “Walker 3” is also used by another robotics company called UBTECH. However, DroidUp and UBTECH have not confirmed any connection between their platforms.
Moya’s design is also modular, meaning the robot’s appearance can be changed without altering its internal structure. This flexibility makes Moya more adaptable for different uses and environments.
DroidUp is not marketing Moya as just a robot for use in homes. They believe Moya can be useful in healthcare, education, and other industries where human-robot interaction is important. Rather than being designed for industrial tasks or high-speed demonstrations, Moya is meant for environments where people need to interact with robots for long periods and want them to feel approachable.
Moya is expected to be ready for sale by late 2026. The starting price is estimated at 1.2 million yuan (around $185,000), although DroidUp has not confirmed this price yet. The company also hasn’t released full details on when or where Moya will be available, but it’s clear that they are preparing for its arrival in the market soon.
