THE WEEKLY WEIRD
First biomimetic humanoid robot unveiled
Chinese robotics start-up DroidUp has unveiled a humanoid robot called Moya, which the company describes as the world’s first biomimetic AI-powered humanoid.
Moya is designed to mimic human-like movement, facial expressions and even body temperature, which is maintained between 32–36°C. The female version is 165 cm tall and weighs about 32 kg. It is also equipped with an AI camera that can detect people and interact through speech and subtle expressions.
Moya is expected to be released commercially later this year, starting at about $173,000, initially targeting healthcare and education........
