China debuts world’s first biomimetic AI robot with humanlike gait and body temperature

The robot, named Moya, was developed by Chinese company DroidUp and debuted in Shanghai in late January. According to Interesting Engineering, the company calls it the first fully biomimetic "embodied intelligent" robot integrated with AI, meaning it can perceive, reason, and physically interact with the real world instead of functioning only in digital space.

In a video shared by the South China Morning Post, Moya is seen smiling, nodding, making eye contact, and walking with a gait that closely resembles human movement.

DroidUp reports that Moya’s walking posture achieves 92% accuracy compared to a human walking gait.

Standing 1.65 meters tall and weighing approximately 32 kg, Moya’s body temperature, ranging from 32 to 36°C, is intended to enhance the realism during interactions.

It is designed in a modular form, allowing for customizable appearances without altering its internal mechanical structure, as reported by RoboHorizon.

 

 

China debuts world’s first biomimetic AI robot with humanlike gait and body temperature

China unveils world’s first biomimetic AI robot with humanlike body temperature and walking gait

Its appearance and actions have sparked mixed reactions on Chinese social media. While some users express fascination with its realism, others describe its movements as unsettling.

DroidUp envisions Moya for applications beyond the family setting, targeting healthcare, education, and other commercial environments where human-robot interaction is key.

The company aims for a friendly, approachable design for environments requiring long-term interaction, as opposed to industrial or high-speed applications. Moya is set to launch later this year with an initial price of $173,000.