Chinese Robotics Company Unveils 'Biometric' Robot for Human Companionship

DroidUp's 'Moya' robot is equipped with body heat and dense skin to mimic human-like features.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Chinese robotics company DroidUp has unveiled a new 'biometric' robot called Moya that is designed for human companionship. Moya is equipped with features like 'flesh-like padding' underneath a silicon frame, the ability to maintain a body temperature between 90-97 degrees Fahrenheit to mimic human body heat, and a camera behind the eye to interact with owners. DroidUp's founder defended the 'heating' feature, arguing that a robot 'that truly serves human life should be warm, almost like a living being that people can connect with'.

Why it matters

The development of increasingly lifelike and human-like robots raises questions about the future of human-robot interactions, the potential replacement of humans in certain roles, and the ethical implications of creating robots for 'companionship' or other intimate purposes.

The details

DroidUp, a Shanghai-based robotics company, has unveiled its latest creation - a 'biometric' robot named Moya that is designed for human companionship. Moya is equipped with several features intended to make it more lifelike, including 'flesh-like padding' underneath a silicon frame that allows users to supposedly feel the robot's ribs, the ability to maintain a body temperature between 90-97 degrees Fahrenheit to mimic human body heat, and a camera behind the eye to facilitate more natural interactions with owners. DroidUp's founder defended the 'heating' feature, arguing that a robot 'that truly serves human life should be warm, almost like a living being that people can connect with'.

  • DroidUp unveiled the Moya robot in February 2026.

The players

DroidUp

A Shanghai-based robotics company that has unveiled the 'biometric' Moya robot designed for human companionship.

Li Quingdu

The founder of DroidUp who defended the 'heating' feature of the Moya robot, arguing that a robot 'that truly serves human life should be warm, almost like a living being that people can connect with'.

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What they’re saying

“A robot that truly serves human life should be warm, almost like a living being that people can connect with.”

— Li Quingdu, Founder, DroidUp (Shanghai Eye)

The takeaway

The development of increasingly lifelike and human-like robots like DroidUp's Moya highlights the rapid advancements in AI and robotics, but also raises complex ethical questions about the future of human-robot interactions, the potential replacement of humans, and the implications of creating robots for intimate 'companionship' purposes.