Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot prototype that can do household chores

Meta is reportedly developing a humanoid robot prototype capable of performing household chores, according to a report by The Information. The company has already begun work on a second version, codenamed Max 2, which was created with the assistance of a Chinese robotics firm called Fourier. The Max prototype, which weighs around 106 lbs and stands at approximately five feet tall, features a display for facial expressions, a built-in speaker, and hands capable of grasping small objects.

Internally, Meta utilized NVIDIA's Jetson Thor chips to power the robot. While there is no set launch date for a mass-market version of Max, the company has already started work on Max 2, which includes updates to the robot's torso and hands, as well as the addition of a projector and additional sensors to improve its ability to navigate stairs.

Meta's interest in humanoid robots began last year, following a report that the company established a new team dedicated to building robot hardware with the goal of eventually performing household tasks. Earlier this year, Meta acquired a startup specializing in AI for robots.