Meta Partners with Chinese Robot Maker Fourier to Develop Humanoid Prototype Max

According to a report by The Information published on October 31, Meta has partnered with Chinese robotics company Fourier to develop a humanoid robot prototype named Max. The collaboration aims to integrate AI agents into physical robots for real-world tasks such as household chores. Meta's vice president spent nearly two months at Fourier's Shanghai factory, and the first prototype was completed in just three months from project start. A second-generation prototype, Max 2, was already under development by September.