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Meta's Home Robot 'Max' Gets a Sequel
1 Nov
Summary
- Meta is developing a humanoid robot prototype named Max.
- The robot weighs 106 lbs and stands about five feet tall.
- A second prototype, codenamed Max 2, is already in development.
Meta has developed a prototype humanoid robot, codenamed Max, as part of its expansion into robotics. This initial prototype, built with Fourier, weighs around 106 lbs and stands about 1.5 meters tall. It features a display for expressions, a speaker, and hands designed for delicate tasks, powered by NVIDIA's Jetson Thor chips.
The company is not resting on its laurels and has been working on a second prototype, Max 2, since September. This next iteration is expected to include updates to its torso and hands, plus a projector and additional sensors to improve its ability to navigate stairs. Meta's focus on robot hardware began last year with the goal of automating household chores, further solidified by acquiring an AI robotics startup earlier this year.
