{"id":475179,"date":"2026-02-12T13:41:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/475179\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:41:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:41:10","slug":"robot-girlfriends-are-a-reality-as-chinese-company-creates-173000-ai-companion-that-emits-body-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/475179\/","title":{"rendered":"Robot girlfriends are a reality as Chinese company creates $173,000 AI companion that emits body heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Robot girlfriends have just taken a giant leap out of science fiction thanks to Moya, an AI companion created by Chinese robotics firm DroidUp.<\/p>\n

The $173,000 humanoid is designed to look, move, and even feel more human than ever before. <\/p>\n

It boasts realistic synthetic skin, and a carefully engineered body built to mimic real anatomy. <\/p>\n

And perhaps more amazingly, it actually emits body heat.<\/p>\n

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These robot girlfriends can be customized to your liking<\/p>\n

Moya stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall and features silicone skin layered over a structure designed to resemble bones and muscle. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>DroidUp<\/p>\n

Its surface temperature ranges from 32 to 36 degrees Celsius, close to natural human warmth. <\/p>\n

DroidUp says the robot walks with motion that is more than 90 percent similar to a human gait. <\/p>\n

It can smile, wink, and make subtle facial expressions using dozens of tiny actuators in its head.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>DroidUp<\/p>\n

The robot is also modular. <\/p>\n

Owners can customize hairstyles, facial features, and even body form. <\/p>\n

According to DroidUp<\/a>, Moya is built for companionship, conversation, and emotional interaction.<\/p>\n

It uses advanced AI to respond in real time and maintain context in conversations.<\/p>\n

The goal, it seems, is to create a presence that feels engaging rather than mechanical.<\/p>\n

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There are all sorts of robots these days<\/p>\n

But Moya is just one example of how far robotics has come.<\/p>\n

In warehouses, robots now handle picking, sorting, and lifting tasks that once required teams of workers<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Some systems use advanced vision and touch sensors to identify and grasp objects with precision. <\/p>\n

In homes, humanoid robots are being trained to fold laundry and do your household chores<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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On farms, autonomous machines plant crops and harvest produce with minimal human input.<\/p>\n

Robots are even venturing into stranger territory. <\/p>\n

There are robots that can perform wild Kung Fu moves<\/a>, play tennis<\/a>, and play soccer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In fact, there are even robot dogs in development<\/a>, because why not?<\/p>\n

\"This<\/a>Pudu Robotics <\/p>\n

Even amongst all these robots, Moya represents a different direction, focusing on companionship.<\/p>\n

\"Robot<\/a>DroidUp<\/p>\n

Of course, this raises big questions.<\/p>\n

Will robot girlfriends reduce loneliness, or will they increase isolation instead?<\/p>\n

And how will society adapt as machines become more lifelike<\/a>?<\/p>\n

For now, one thing is certain. <\/p>\n

Robots are no longer just tools in factories. <\/p>\n

They are entering homes, workplaces, and personal lives. <\/p>\n

And with Moya, the age of high tech<\/a> companionship just got a lot warmer.<\/p>\n

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