Reachy vs DroidUp Moya

Compare Reachy (Pollen Robotics) and DroidUp Moya (DroidUp) side by side: degrees of freedom, weight, payload, battery life, actuators, and status.

Specification comparison
SpecReachyDroidUp Moya
ManufacturerPollen RoboticsDroidUp
CategoryHumanoidHumanoid
CountryFranceChina
Degrees of freedom1525
Weight (kg)1232
Battery life (h)44
Payload2 kg5 kg
Max speedN/A (stationary torso)1.2 m/s
ActuatorsBrushless DC with Position FeedbackBiomimetic Compliance Actuators
Primary sensorStereo Camera + Joint Encoders + IMUCamera + Tactile + Microphone Array + IMU
FunctionResearch & developmentCompanionship
Released20202026
StatusActiveTesting

Reachy

An open-source humanoid torso built for research, education, and creative applications. Reachy runs on Python with the open Reachy SDK and is designed to be hackable, modular, and accessible for labs and makers alike.

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.

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