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DroidUp Moya

DroidUp is a Shanghai-based robotics company that developed the Moya humanoid robot, a biomimetic android featuring 25+ facial motors for realistic…

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Manufacturer
DroidUp
Form factor
humanoid
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies DroidUp Moya, a humanoid by DroidUp (prototype). 1 source back the record.

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 vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Product

Moya humanoid robot

Price

~$173,000

Facial motors

25+

Target deployment

healthcare facilities (late 2026)

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for DroidUp Moya. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for DroidUp Moya.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.facebook.com/ScienceNaturePage/posts/chinas-new-humanoid-robot-blurs-the-line-between-machine-and-manit-even-has-real/1444737927107072/

Common questions

What is DroidUp Moya?
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.
How much does DroidUp Moya cost?
DroidUp Moya's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for DroidUp Moya from DroidUp. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is DroidUp Moya actually deployed in the real world?
DroidUp Moya is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes DroidUp Moya?
DroidUp Moya is made by DroidUp, based in Shanghai, China, founded in 2024.
Can you buy DroidUp Moya?
DroidUp Moya is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to DroidUp Moya?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to DroidUp Moya include Walker S2, Digit, Apollo, HMND 01 Alpha Wheeled.
How does DroidUp Moya compare to Walker S2?
DroidUp Moya and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 17 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. DroidUp Moya has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is DroidUp Moya a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, DroidUp Moya ranks in roughly the top 64% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is DroidUp Moya's maturity stage?
DroidUp Moya is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is DroidUp Moya deployed?
No verified deployments of DroidUp Moya are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is DroidUp Moya safe?
DroidUp Moya has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

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 Moya.

Recent coverage

DroidUp Moya in third-party press

China's Moya humanoid robot mimics human biology with 92% human-like motion

Jun 15, 2026

DroidUp Moya Review: $173K Biomimetic Robot Specs & Price [2026] - RoboZaps

Jun 10, 2026

New realistic humanoid robot Moya unveiled by DroidUp

Jun 1, 2026