Meta Develops Humanoid Prototype 'Max' with Fourier, Second Version in Progress
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Meta has developed a humanoid prototype named Max in collaboration with Fourier, a Shanghai-based company, and is currently working on a second version. This initiative represents Meta's commitment to advancing home robotics, although the company has stated that the project is intended for internal research and not for commercial sale.
The significance of this development lies in Meta's strategic focus on robotics, as evidenced by the involvement of Li-Chen Miller, Meta's robotics product vice president, who spent time at Fourier's factory. The prototype Max features advanced capabilities, including five-fingered hands and the ability to recognize gestures and voices, showcasing the potential for future home robotics applications.
Max 2 is reportedly under development with enhancements such as a redesigned torso and improved sensors. However, Meta has clarified that this collaboration with Fourier is strictly for research purposes, leaving the timeline for potential commercial applications uncertain.
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