Meta has developed a prototype humanoid robot in partnership with Chinese robotics company Fourier in about three months, with both companies already working on a second version.
The Information disclosed the development on Saturday, citing people familiar with the project.
Meta said its partnership with Fourier is focused on internal research and experimentation, adding that it has no plans to sell the robots, internally known as Max.
Max stands approximately 1.5 metres tall and is powered by Nvidia’s Jetson Thor chip, according to the report.
It features a screen designed to mimic facial expressions, built-in speakers and five-fingered hands capable of picking up small objects.
Meta sees humanoid robots as a physical extension of Muse, its artificial intelligence (AI) agent, and hopes the machines will eventually be capable of performing household tasks, The Information reported.
Nvidia, whose chip powers Max, agreed this week to invest $3bn in Meta and expand its collaboration with the company on Muse.
Meta has also been expanding its robotics team. In May, it acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a San Diego-based start-up that develops AI software for robots.
The start-up’s team joined Meta Superintelligence Labs, the division leading the company’s humanoid robotics efforts, according to Maria Deutscher of SiliconANGLE.
Fourier, which is based in Shanghai, unveiled its GR-3 humanoid robot in August 2025. Standing 165cm tall, the machine is described by the company as a “care-bot” designed to serve as a companion, including for older adults.
