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World’s first ‘biomimetic AI robot’ Moya debuts with 92% human-like walking accuracy
interesting engineering ^ | 02 03 2026 | Kaif Shaikh

Posted on 02/04/2026 8:59:23 AM PST by yesthatjallen

A humanoid robot that walks, maintains eye contact, and displays subtle facial expressions has drawn attention on Chinese social media after videos showcasing its capabilities were circulated. The robot, named Moya, was unveiled in Shanghai by the robotics company DroidUp, which describes it as the world’s first fully biomimetic embodied intelligent robot.

Moya is built around the idea of embodied artificial intelligence, systems that can perceive, reason, and act within the physical world rather than operating purely in digital environments.

In the footage shared by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the humanoid is seen smiling, nodding, making eye contact, and walking with a gait that closely resembles human movement. The company claims Moya can replicate human micro-expressions, a feature that places it among the most humanlike robots currently under development.

Standing 1.65 metres (5.5 feet) tall and weighing around 32 kilograms (70 pounds), Moya has been designed with proportions close to those of an adult human. DroidUp also states that the robot maintains a body temperature between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius (89.6°F and 96.8°F), a detail intended to enhance its lifelike presence during interaction. The company reports that Moya’s walking posture has an accuracy of 92 percent, highlighting its focus on stable, natural locomotion.

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21 posted on 02/04/2026 9:21:56 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: yesthatjallen

There’s a guy standing near by with the Remote Control


22 posted on 02/04/2026 9:22:37 AM PST by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: yesthatjallen

Let me know when they can do house and garden chores. I need a companion and a sex robot as much as I need a grand piano. Which is not at all.


23 posted on 02/04/2026 9:23:17 AM PST by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative)
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To: Scrambler Bob

“And I would think that that accidental human ‘design’, could be improved my smart people.”

Maybe we could ask AI to design one.


24 posted on 02/04/2026 9:29:00 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: yesthatjallen

one of those crap sites where you have to wade through ads and unrelated videos to finallly get to it.

At least they gave her nice hoots.


25 posted on 02/04/2026 9:30:11 AM PST by bigbob (We are all Charlie Kirk now)
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To: aquila48

I’m waiting for the Cherry 2000 model!


26 posted on 02/04/2026 9:30:24 AM PST by sjmjax
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To: Wilderness Conservative

I want one that can clean kitchen and bathroom floors...


27 posted on 02/04/2026 9:31:23 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: yesthatjallen

They need to work on the eyes, they’re a bit askew.

Interesting that the Chinese made her look like a blonde blue eyed European! Uh!


28 posted on 02/04/2026 9:35:26 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: Fresh Wind

I want a robot that can clean, cook, do the laundry, and do my taxes. Not much else use to me.


29 posted on 02/04/2026 9:38:20 AM PST by Organic Panic ('Was I molested. I think so' - Ashley Biden in response to her father joining her in the shower)
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To: yesthatjallen

Here’s a longer more detailed video.

https://youtu.be/AuTbHjCepxs?si=1chdcVfdwwJrRMaQ


30 posted on 02/04/2026 9:42:40 AM PST by aquila48 (Do not let them make you "care" ! Guilting you is how they control you. )
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To: Scrambler Bob
Why are these robots modeled after humans?

And why do all the Chinese robots seem to be modeled after white, blonde, Western females?

Cultural appropriation, I tellz ya! Heh.

31 posted on 02/04/2026 9:48:36 AM PST by AFB-XYZ (( We have two options: 1. Stand up, or 2. Bend over))
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CES 2026 Made the Robot Endgame Obvious
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r65rR5AIwcg
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32 posted on 02/04/2026 9:53:59 AM PST by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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To: Retain Mike

Hey, you better keep Swalwell away from her! He’d probably ask her for a date.


33 posted on 02/04/2026 9:55:34 AM PST by EinNYC
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To: Jamestown1630
she’s a little creepy

5'5" and 70 lbs. That kind of competition is going to drive the girls even crazier! If that is possible.

34 posted on 02/04/2026 9:58:41 AM PST by Kudsman (47 is making things right again. )
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To: yesthatjallen

In the footage shared by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), a fully-accredited, official media outlet for the CCP.


35 posted on 02/04/2026 9:59:07 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: faithhopecharity

LOL! I wasn’t expecting that….😁


36 posted on 02/04/2026 10:01:11 AM PST by telescope115 (Ad Astra, Ad Deum…)
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To: Kudsman

I don’t think I’ve met a healthy male who would want robot perfection over a real woman.


37 posted on 02/04/2026 10:02:01 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Jamestown1630

It doesn’t have to be a real thing. Just the perception of a threat will make them bonkers.


38 posted on 02/04/2026 10:04:36 AM PST by Kudsman (47 is making things right again. )
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To: Kudsman

I think, like me, most women will only care about having one of their own to do housework.


39 posted on 02/04/2026 10:07:14 AM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: sjmjax
I will will wait for the Rachael edition.


she'd look pretty good on a riding lawnmower!

40 posted on 02/04/2026 10:34:14 AM PST by Right Brigade (A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you,)
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