The verified answer
As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies DroidUp: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
CategoryHumanoids
Overview
DroidUp is a Shanghai-based robotics company that developed the Moya humanoid robot, a biomimetic android featuring 25+ facial motors for realistic expressions, human-like touch, and a body temperature of 89-96 F. Founded by Professor Li Qingdu, a 20-year veteran in bionics, the company targets healthcare and companion robotics deployment starting late 2026. Moya costs approximately $173,000 and achieves 92% human-like walking accuracy.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
- None on file
- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
Founder
Product
Price
Facial motors
Target deployment
Data & sources
Web sources
1
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Models (1)
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Current leadership (1)
- Li Qingdu Founderreported, not verified
Founders (1)
- Li Qingducofounder
Safety record
No incidents on record for DroidUp.
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Recent coverage
DroidUp in third-party press
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- UBTech Robotics5 models
- 1X Technologies4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- private_reported
- Lifecycle stage
- early
- Counterparty risk class
- moderate
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Recent activity
Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.
- Record createdJul 3, 2026
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Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-05
Verification posture
Verified
Low confidence
Review state
Stable
Last reviewed 2026-08-05
Sources by quality tier
- 1
- unclassified
- Unclassified source
The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.
Methodology surface for DroidUp.Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- UBTech Robotics5 models
- 1X Technologies4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
In the press
Recent coverage mentioning DroidUp from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
China's Moya humanoid robot mimics human biology with 92% human-like motion
DroidUp's Moya humanoid robot from Shanghai walks with 92% human-like motion. Warm skin, camera eyes, makes eye contact. Expected market late 2026 at ~1.2M yuan (~70K).
New realistic humanoid robot Moya unveiled by DroidUp
DroidUp unveiled Moya, a biomimetic humanoid robot with 25+ facial motors, human-like body temperature, and 92% human-like walking accuracy, targeting healthcare deployment.
DroidUp Moya Review: $173K Biomimetic Robot Specs
The DroidUp Moya costs approximately $173,000 with customizable appearance for specific deployment scenarios, targeting healthcare facilities starting late 2026.
Machine-readable surfaces
- Markdown mirror: /companies/droidup.md
- RSS feed: /companies/droidup/feed.xml
- JSON-LD: embedded in this page’s head
- REST API: /v1/companies/fb151391-0367-495b-969a-d013556e0a3d
- Revision history: /companies/droidup/history
- Data documentation: /data
- Query this programmatically: Deploy MCP
Peer companies
- Unitree Robotics9 models
- AgiBot5 models
- Boston Dynamics5 models
- UBTech Robotics5 models
- 1X Technologies4 models
- Fourier Intelligence4 models
Video
Today in Shanghai, a humanoid robot named Moya makes her debut, smiling, nodding, making eye contact and walking naturally. Developed by Shanghai-based DroidUp, Moya’s modular design allows her appearance to be customize
Discover DroidUp Robotics (Zhuoyide Robotics), the innovative Shanghai-based Chinese startup founded in 2021 that's pushing the boundaries of general-purpose hu
#humanoidrobot #robot #usa Unveiled in Shanghai in early 2026, Moya is not built to be another warehouse worker or factory arm. She is designed as a biomimetic
Operating on the Walker 3 skeleton, the system utilizes a tendon-driven lattice muscle architecture to achieve 92% walking accuracy compared to human movement.
Developed by Shanghai-based Droid Up and unveiled in early 2026, Moya is a groundbreaking biomimetic humanoid designed to feel and act almost like a real person
Reality vs attention
DroidUp draws attention at the 77th percentile but verifies reality at the insufficient-data level among humanoids.
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Analysis
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Dimension breakdown
Verified signal
Attention (reach, not merit)
DEPLOY Intelligence scores are computed from verified registry data: confirmed deployments, disclosed funding rounds, regulatory filings, active job listings, video viewership, and press coverage. Confidence ratings reflect data availability. Scores update nightly.
DEPLOY Indices — verified vs claimed
Last computed: Aug 17, 2026