Robot girlfriends are a reality as Chinese company creates $173,000 AI companion that emits body heat
Published on Feb 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan
Last updated on Feb 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM (UTC+4)
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Jason Fan
Robot girlfriends have just taken a giant leap out of science fiction thanks to Moya, an AI companion created by Chinese robotics firm DroidUp.
The $173,000 humanoid is designed to look, move, and even feel more human than ever before.
It boasts realistic synthetic skin, and a carefully engineered body built to mimic real anatomy.
And perhaps more amazingly, it actually emits body heat.
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These robot girlfriends can be customized to your liking
Moya stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall and features silicone skin layered over a structure designed to resemble bones and muscle.
Its surface temperature ranges from 32 to 36 degrees Celsius, close to natural human warmth.
DroidUp says the robot walks with motion that is more than 90 percent similar to a human gait.
It can smile, wink, and make subtle facial expressions using dozens of tiny actuators in its head.
The robot is also modular.
Owners can customize hairstyles, facial features, and even body form.
According to DroidUp, Moya is built for companionship, conversation, and emotional interaction.
It uses advanced AI to respond in real time and maintain context in conversations.
The goal, it seems, is to create a presence that feels engaging rather than mechanical.
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There are all sorts of robots these days
But Moya is just one example of how far robotics has come.
In warehouses, robots now handle picking, sorting, and lifting tasks that once required teams of workers.
Some systems use advanced vision and touch sensors to identify and grasp objects with precision.
In homes, humanoid robots are being trained to fold laundry and do your household chores.
On farms, autonomous machines plant crops and harvest produce with minimal human input.
Robots are even venturing into stranger territory.
There are robots that can perform wild Kung Fu moves, play tennis, and play soccer.
In fact, there are even robot dogs in development, because why not?
Even amongst all these robots, Moya represents a different direction, focusing on companionship.
Of course, this raises big questions.
Will robot girlfriends reduce loneliness, or will they increase isolation instead?
And how will society adapt as machines become more lifelike?
For now, one thing is certain.
Robots are no longer just tools in factories.
They are entering homes, workplaces, and personal lives.
And with Moya, the age of high tech companionship just got a lot warmer.
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Jason joined the editorial team at Supercar Blondie in April 2025 as a Content Writer. As part of the growing editorial team working in Australia, and in synergy with team members in Dubai, the UK, and elsewhere in the world, he helps keep the site running 24/7, injecting his renowned accuracy and energy into every shift.
