Meta Teams Up with Fourier to Develop Humanoid Robots, Second-Generation Max 2 Prototype R&D Already Underway
According to The Information, Meta is collaborating with Fourier to develop humanoid robots; the two parties have completed the first prototype, internally codenamed Max, and in September of this year launched R&D on the second-generation Max 2. The Max prototype took about three months to complete, stands approximately 1.5 meters tall, weighs about 48 kilograms, is equipped with the NVIDIA Jetson Thor computing platform, and features five-fingered dexterous hands, a speaker, and a display device capable of simulating human facial expressions. In the collaboration, Meta is responsible for defining perception and interaction requirements in home environments, while Fourier provides the hardware platform and engineering R&D support; the second generation is planned to redesign the torso structure, enhance the dexterous hands' manipulation capabilities, and add a projection device and sensors to assist with climbing stairs.
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The report discloses the division of labor and progress on two generations of prototypes in the Meta-Fourier humanoid robot collaboration, offering insight into their home-scenario layout.
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According to The Information, on October 31 local time, Meta is collaborating with Fourier to develop a humanoid robot. The two parties have completed the first prototype, internally codenamed Max, and in September of this year launched development of the second generation, Max 2.
According to people familiar with the matter, the Max prototype was completed by the two parties over about three months. It is about 1.5 meters tall and weighs about 48 kilograms, is equipped with NVIDIA's Jetson Thor computing platform, and uses an independent motion control software system. In terms of hardware, the robot is equipped with five-fingered dexterous hands, a built-in speaker, and a display device that can simulate human facial expressions, and is able to grasp small objects such as bottles and toys.
In this collaboration, Meta is mainly responsible for proposing the robot's perception and interaction requirements in home environments, while Fourier provides the robot hardware platform and engineering R&D support. According to reports, Meta Vice President of Robotics Products Li-Chen Miller stayed at Fourier's Shanghai factory for nearly two months and participated in prototype development. Max was already demonstrated to some employees at Meta's internal robotics summit at the end of August.
For the second-generation product, the two parties plan to redesign the robot's torso structure, improve the dexterous hands' manipulation capabilities, and add a projection device and sensors to assist with going up and down stairs, so as to further improve the robot's interaction and movement performance in home scenarios.
It is reported that Meta is attempting to extend its AI agent capabilities into the physical world and explore humanoid robots with environmental perception, human-robot interaction, and household task execution capabilities. Previously, Meta has established a robotics R&D team and continues to expand related technical talent.
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