// AI news · 2026-11-02 · PYMNTS
Meta partners with Chinese robotics firm on consumer robots
Meta is collaborating with Chinese robotics firm Fourier to develop consumer humanoid robot prototypes, including Max and Max 2.
Published 2026-11-02 08:30 (Beijing time)Source PYMNTSAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
The robots feature voice recognition, gesture interpretation, facial expressions, and improved manipulation capabilities. This initiative supports Meta’s internal research for future consumer robot products, though no launch timeline has been set. Meta stated the effort is experimental and not tied to any sales plans.
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02Key points
- Meta partners with Fourier on humanoid robot prototypes Max and Max 2.
- Max has voice recognition, gesture response, and facial expression simulation.
- Max 2 features enhanced manipulation, projector, and step-navigation sensors.
- Project is internal R&D; no sales plans are in place.
03Source
Meta Partners With Chinese Robotics Firm to Test Consumer Robots
PYMNTS · published 2026-11-02 08:30 Beijing time
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