China unveils world’s first 'biomimetic AI robot' that smiles, winks

China’s robotics company DroidUp has unveiled Moya, described as the world’s first fully biomimetic embodied intelligent robot, in Shanghai. Moya is a humanoid robot designed to closely mimic human physical presence and behavior, featuring 92% accuracy in human-like walking, the ability to maintain eye contact, and replicate subtle facial micro-expressions such as smiling and winking. Standing 1.65 meters tall and weighing about 32 kilograms, Moya is engineered with human-like proportions and even maintains a body temperature between 32 and 36 degrees Celsius to enhance lifelike interaction. The robot’s design emphasizes natural locomotion and social engagement rather than industrial or cartoonish functions. Public reaction to Moya has been mixed, with some expressing fascination at its realism and others discomfort due to the “uncanny valley” effect, where robots appear almost but not fully human. Technical details remain limited, but Moya reportedly uses a “Walker 3” chassis platform and features a modular design allowing customization