DroidUp Moya vs Tiangong
Compare DroidUp Moya (DroidUp) and Tiangong (X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.
| Spec | DroidUp Moya | Tiangong |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | DroidUp | X-Humanoid / Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre |
| Category | Humanoid | Humanoid |
| Country | China | China |
| Degrees of freedom | 25 | 27 |
| Weight (kg) | 32 | 43 |
| Battery life (h) | 4 | 4 |
| Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
| Max speed | 1.2 m/s | 6 km/h |
| Actuators | Biomimetic Compliance Actuators | electric |
| Primary sensor | Camera + Tactile + Microphone Array + IMU | RGB cameras, stereo cameras, LiDAR, high-precision IMU, six-axis force/torque sensors |
| Function | Companionship | general-purpose humanoid for dynamic locomotion and terrain navigation |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Status | Testing | Pilot |
Verdict
Tiangong leads on 3 of the 3 weighted dimensions both makers disclose.
Tiangong leads on price ($41000 vs ~$173,000), degrees of freedom (27 vs 25) and max speed (6 km/h vs 1.2 m/s).
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.
Tiangong
Tiangong is a full-size, fully electric humanoid robot developed by the Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center (X-Humanoid). Unveiled in April 2024, it is the world's first such robot capable of stable running at 6 km/h while navigating slopes and stairs without visual input.