DroidUp
[PRIVATE]Humanoids · HQ: Shanghai, China · Est. 2024 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies DroidUp: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
DroidUp is a Shanghai-based robotics company that developed the Moya humanoid robot, a biomimetic android featuring 25+ facial motors for realistic expressions, human-like touch, and a body temperature of 89-96 F. Founded by Professor Li Qingdu, a 20-year veteran in bionics, the company targets healthcare and companion robotics deployment starting late 2026. Moya costs approximately $173,000 and achieves 92% human-like walking accuracy.
Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
- HUMANOID
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for DroidUp.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Founder
Founding Team
cofounder
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Platform Models
Sectors & Applications
FAQ
What is DroidUp?
DroidUp is a Shanghai-based robotics company that developed the Moya humanoid robot, a biomimetic android featuring 25+ facial motors for realistic expressions, human-like touch, and a body temperature of 89-96 F. Founded by Professor Li Qingdu, a 20-year veteran in bionics, the company targets healthcare and companion robotics deployment starting late 2026. Moya costs approximately $173,000 and achieves 92% human-like walking accuracy.
What does DroidUp make?
DroidUp has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: DroidUp Moya (DroidUp builds physical robots).
Is DroidUp publicly traded?
No. DroidUp is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with DroidUp?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to DroidUp building in the same form factors include Unitree Robotics, DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics, Dobot, AgiBot.
Who is the CEO of DroidUp?
Li Qingdu is the founder of DroidUp, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in DroidUp?
DroidUp is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is DroidUp headquartered?
DroidUp is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
Who owns DroidUp?
DroidUp is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does DroidUp operate robots?
DroidUp is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is DroidUp a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, DroidUp ranks in roughly the top 85% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was DroidUp founded?
DroidUp was founded in 2024.
Is DroidUp safe?
DroidUp has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.