The Information reported on October 31, 2026, that Meta and Chinese robotics company Fourier developed a humanoid robot prototype called Max and began work on a second prototype, Max 2. Investing.com summarized the report. The details describe an internal research project, not a consumer product announcement.
What’s reported about the Max prototype
The report puts Max at about 48 kilograms (106 pounds) and 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall, built in roughly three months. Its reported hardware includes an NVIDIA Jetson Thor chip, a display designed to mimic facial expressions, and five-fingered hands intended to handle small objects.
In a November 2 interview, The Information reporter Jyoti Mann added that Max has two speakers in its chest and uses a separate software platform. The platform was not named. The interview is a discussion of the reporting, rather than a demonstration of the robot.
What’s planned for Max 2
Work on Max 2 reportedly began in September. The report anticipates a redesigned torso, improved hands for manipulating objects, a projector and additional sensors intended to help the robot navigate stairs. These are reported plans for a second prototype.
Meta’s reported aim for the project
Meta reportedly described its work with Fourier as internal research and experimentation, with no plans to commercialize the units discussed. The longer-term ambition is household assistance, with humanoid robots considered a possible physical extension of Meta’s Muse AI agent.
