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Meta builds humanoid robot prototype Max with Chinese firm Fourier, report says

Meta Platforms built a roughly 106-pound humanoid robot prototype named Max alongside Chinese robotics company Fourier and is already working on a second version, according to The Information.

Meta Platforms has built a prototype humanoid robot in collaboration with Chinese robotics company Fourier in just three months, according to an exclusive report by The Information's Jyoti Mann. The roughly 106-pound machine, known internally as Max, was created as Meta increases efforts to develop robots designed for people's homes, and the company is already working on a second version.[3][1][2][4]

According to people familiar with the initiative, the prototype is intended to help Meta's robotics division develop a more polished device that could eventually be released as a consumer product, though no launch target has been scheduled. Meta said that it currently has no plans to sell these prototype units.[3][1]

Key facts

  • Meta built a prototype humanoid robot known internally as Max in collaboration with Chinese robotics company Fourier.
  • The Max prototype weighs approximately 106 pounds and was built in three months.
  • Meta is already developing a second version of the humanoid robot.
  • The project is intended to assist Meta's robotics division in creating a future consumer product for homes, though no launch target has been set.
  • Meta stated that it has no plans to sell these prototype units.

Sources · 4 sources

  1. TE

    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Sources: Meta built a prototype humanoid robot with Chinese firm Fourier in three months and is building a second; Meta says it has no plans to sell these units (@jyoti_mann1 / The Information) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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  2. JL

    Jessica Lessin@JessicalessinPost on X ·

    Scoop: Meta has been prototyping a humanoid. @jyoti_mann1 exclusive. https://t.co/CFAuu6mcrs

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  3. CH

    Chubby♨️@kimmonismusPost on X ·

    Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot prototype called Max with Chinese robotics company Fourier in just three months and is already developing a second version. The project will probably to a consumer robot for people’s homes. Meta is aiming for all directions: AI agents, AR/VR and robotics Via the information

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  4. RE

    Reuters@ReutersPost on X ·

    Meta builds humanoid robot with Chinese startup Fourier, The Information says https://t.co/3kc9vQ7ve8

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