Meta builds 105-pound humanoid robot prototype to explore future home uses

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Meta builds 105-pound humanoid robot prototype to explore future home uses

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Meta has developed a humanoid robot prototype in partnership with Chinese robotics company Fourier to explore potential applications for home robotics. According to a report, the robot was built in just three months, with development of a second version beginning in September. Standing about 4.11 feet (1.5 meters) tall and weighing 105 pounds (48 kilograms), the humanoid reportedly uses NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor computing

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named Max, the robot was reportedly developed in three months using customized hardware based on Fourier’s existing robotic platforms. According to The Information, Meta began developing a second version, Max 2, in September, with planned improvements to its hands, torso, and sensing capabilities. The humanoid reportedly uses NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor computing platform, which provides the processing capabilities needed

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to support its robotic functions. The project combines Fourier’s humanoid hardware experience with Meta’s interest in developing robots that can interact naturally with people. According to information available, Max incorporates several modifications to Fourier’s existing designs, including changes to its body proportions, head, display, and camera arrangement. The robot also features five-fingered hands designed to

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manipulate small objects, including bottles and toys. Chest-mounted speakers provide audio output, while its face can display expressions to support communication. Fourier’s experience with humanoid robots provided a foundation for the project. Its GR-3 humanoid, for example, is designed for close interaction with people and integrates hearing, vision, and touch capabilities. However, Max is not simply a modified GR

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-3. The Information describes it as a customized platform drawing on hardware and engineering experience from three generations of Fourier robots. Targets household robotics Meta’s reported design requirements place considerable emphasis on how the robot perceives and communicates with people. These include recognizing spoken commands from a distance of approximately five meters and interpreting gestures, such as wav

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ing, from around three meters away. The company also wants the robot to maintain eye contact during interactions and communicate its operating state. This includes indicating whether it is listening, processing information, speaking, or uncertain about a task. These requirements suggest that Meta is exploring ways to make humanoid robots easier to interact with in everyday environments. However, they represent develo

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pment targets rather than independently verified capabilities Max has demonstrated. The second-generation prototype, Max 2, is expected to incorporate several hardware changes. These reportedly include a redesigned torso, improved hands, and a projector. Additional sensors are also planned to help the robot navigate stairs and better understand its surroundings. The development effort extends beyond the initial proto

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