Meta Develops Humanoid Robot Prototype Max in Partnership with Fourier
Meta has developed a humanoid robot prototype named Max in partnership with Chinese firm Fourier, utilizing Nvidia's processor to power home robotics and physical AI applications.
Meta Platforms has developed a humanoid robot prototype named Max in partnership with Chinese robotics firm Fourier, as part of a strategic push into home robotics and physical AI applications. According to media reports citing sources familiar with the matter, the project aims to expand artificial intelligence beyond traditional screens.
The prototype stands approximately 1.5 meters tall, weighs around 48 kilograms, and was developed in just three months utilizing Fourier's hardware and expertise. The machine is equipped with Nvidia's Jetson Thor processor, built-in speakers, and five-fingered hands capable of grasping small objects such as bottles and toys. Its facial design incorporates components that allow it to mimic human expressions, while future iterations are planned to support voice recognition, hand gesture processing, and eye contact with users.
Meta's robotics product vice president, Li-Chen Miller, spent nearly two months at Fourier's facility in Shanghai overseeing development alongside a visiting team. The prototype was unveiled to Meta employees in late August during an internal robotics division event. By September, the companies initiated development on a second version, Max 2, which will feature upgraded hands for complex tasks, advanced sensors for stair navigation, and an integrated projector for visual content.
The initiative forms part of Meta's broader goal to give physical presence to its AI agent, Muse, enabling it to execute real-world tasks rather than merely responding to digital prompts. Meta emphasized in a statement that the collaboration with Fourier is currently restricted to research and internal testing, with no commercial sales planned at this stage.
