Meta and Chinese robotics company Fourier built a humanoid prototype called Max, according to The Information’s original October 31 report, which cites people familiar with the initiative. The outlet reports that a second version is in development. Meta told the publication the Fourier effort is for internal research and experimentation, with no plans to sell these units.
What is reported about Max?
Summarizing the original reporting, The Next Web describes a roughly 1.5-metre prototype using Nvidia’s Jetson Thor processor, with a face display and hands able to pick up small objects. These are reported details about a prototype, not a publicly released product specification.
Research is still the operative word
The report places the work within a broader effort to explore how robots could interact with people at home. Meta’s statement describes the current Fourier collaboration as internal experimentation. The company has not announced a sale of these units or established that the prototype can reliably perform household tasks for customers.
