Meta Partners with Fourier to Develop Humanoid Robot Max; Second Generation Development Underway

Meta is collaborating with Chinese robotics firm Fourier to develop a humanoid robot prototype codenamed 'Max', intended as an embodied form of its consumer AI agent Muse. The first-generation prototype, completed in approximately three months, stands about 1.5 meters tall and weighs roughly 48 kilograms, powered by an NVIDIA Jetson Thor chip. Development of the second generation, Max 2, has begun with improvements in manipulation and stair-climbing capabilities. Meta states there are currently no plans for commercial sales, and the company faces supply chain challenges for certain components.