The world's first 'biomimetic AI robot' just strolled in from the uncanny valley — and yes, it's super-creepy

• A Chinese robotics startup has revealed a super-realistic humanoid robot
• DroidUp claims that Moya is the first "biomimetic AI robot"
• Moya is expected to launch in late 2026 for ¥1.2 million (around $173,000 / £127,000 / AU$248,000)

Disturbingly lifelike humanoid robots are becoming a big theme of 2026 – and a Shanghai startup has just revealed what might be the closest thing to an extra from Westworld.

Fortunately, it's still easy to tell that Moya is indeed a robot – the plasticky skin, dead eyes, and slightly jerky movements give that away. But a few interesting, or perhaps creepy, details mean it's also a cut above your average cold-blooded companion.

Firstly, Moya's skin is actually warm. "A robot that truly serves human life should be warm... almost like a living being that people can people can connect with," claimed Li Qingdu, founder of ...