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Report: Meta developed household humanoid robot “Max” with China’s Fourier

Max is meant to help around the home, according to the report.

Humanoid robots on display at a science museum
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Meta has developed a humanoid robot named Max with Chinese startup Fourier, according to a report. The machine is meant to help with day-to-day tasks around the home.

The project reflects large AI companies moving beyond software into robots that can act in the physical world. The Information's report on the effort is embedded below.

Video: Meta Is Building Humanoid Robot (The Information)

Excellentia summary of reporting by The Hindu. Read the original for full details.