DroidUp Moya vs Superman
Compare DroidUp Moya (DroidUp) and Superman (Unitree Robotics) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | DroidUp Moya | Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DroidUp | Unitree Robotics |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 20 |
| Weight (kg) | 32 | 45 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 1.5 |
| Payload | 5 kg | |
| Max speed | 1.2 m/s | 12.66 m/s |
| Actuators | Biomimetic Compliance Actuators | in-house high-torque-density PMSM joint motors with planetary reduction / quasi-direct drive |
| Primary sensor | Camera + Tactile + Microphone Array + IMU | |
| Function | Companionship | experimental platform for dynamic locomotion research |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Status | Testing | Testing |
Verdict
DroidUp Moya leads on 2 of the 4 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
DroidUp Moya leads on degrees of freedom (25 vs 20) and battery life (4 h vs 1.5 h).
Superman leads on price (55000 vs ~$173,000) and max speed (12.66 m/s vs 1.2 m/s).
Left out because at least one manufacturer does not publish a figure: payload.
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.
Superman
Unitree's Superman is a prototype humanoid robot developed in just over three months, capable of a 2-meter standing high jump and top speed of 12.66 m/s. It serves as an experimental platform focused on highly dynamic lower-body locomotion without hands or grippers.