DroidUp Moya vs Unitree R1
Compare DroidUp Moya (DroidUp) and Unitree R1 (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | DroidUp Moya | Unitree R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DroidUp | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 26 |
| Weight (kg) | 32 | 29 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 1 |
| Payload | 5 kg | |
| Max speed | 1.2 m/s | |
| Actuators | Biomimetic Compliance Actuators | Modular joint motors |
| Primary sensor | Camera + Tactile + Microphone Array + IMU | |
| Function | Companionship | Research & development |
| Released | 2026 | 2025 |
| Status | Testing | Active |
Verdict
DroidUp Moya leads on 2 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
DroidUp Moya leads on price (~$173,000 vs From $4,900 USD (R1 AIR); $5,900 USD (R1); tax and shipping excluded) and battery life (4 h vs 1 h).
Unitree R1 leads on degrees of freedom (26 vs 25).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload and max speed.
DroidUp Moya
Biomimetic humanoid with lifelike warm skin (32-36°C), 25-DoF facial expressions, and ~92% human-like gait. Designed for healthcare companionship and social interaction. Modular appearance for customization. Sales targeted late 2026 at ~$173K.
Unitree R1
Unitree's lightweight consumer-priced humanoid, at about 29 kg and up to 123 cm tall. Three variants: R1 AIR ($4,900), R1 ($5,900) and R1 EDU. Unitree lists about one hour of battery life.