Meta Develops Home Humanoid Robot Prototype Max with Chinese Partner

　　[CNMO Technology News] According to foreign media reports, Meta has developed a humanoid robot prototype for home scenarios, with the internal code name Max. This prototype was developed by Meta in collaboration with the Chinese robotics company Fourier, with a development cycle of about three months, aiming to assist users in handling housework.

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　　An insider stated that Max weighs about 106 pounds (approximately 48 kilograms) and stands about 1.5 meters tall, which is around 5 feet. Based on these dimensions, it is roughly equivalent to the medium build of an adult, capable of reaching countertops without being too difficult to turn around in a standard residence. The exterior of the prototype is equipped with a screen that can display facial expressions, built-in speakers, and hands specifically designed for grasping small objects. The internal computing power comes from the NVIDIA Jetson Thor chip.

　　Reports state that Max currently has no release date for the mass market, but Meta has been pushing forward with a second prototype, codenamed Max 2, since September. The changes in this version focus on the design of the torso and hands, while also adding a projector and additional sensors, aiming to make it better at handling stairs.

　　Meta's investment in humanoid robots can be traced back to last year. At that time, there were reports that the company formed a new team responsible for robot hardware R&D, with the long-term goal of enabling robots to perform daily household tasks. Earlier this year, Meta also acquired a startup specializing in developing robot AI technology, further expanding its technological layout in the robotics field.