# Meta x Fourier (Max humanoid prototype): partnership

Canonical ID: `0704d41e-7e7f-44e4-aaea-a1382c20797c`

The Information reported on Oct 31 2026 that Meta and Chinese startup Fourier built a humanoid prototype called Max in about three months and began a second version, Max 2, in September. Meta told the outlet the work is internal research and it has no plans to sell the units.

- **Type:** development
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** reported (press-release-only)

## Parties (2)

- [Meta](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/meta.md) co developer
- [Fourier Intelligence](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/fourier-intelligence.md) co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-10-31

## Sources (4)

1. https://www.theinformation.com/articles/meta-built-humanoid-prototype-chinese-startup-ramp-robotics-push · 2026-10-31
2. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/meta-builds-humanoid-robot-with-chinese-startup-fourier-the-information-says-4989297 · 2026-10-31
3. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/meta-builds-humanoid-robot-chinese-startup-fourier-information-says-6509811 · 2026-10-31
4. https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/meta-builds-humanoid-robot-with-chinas-fourier-as-home-robot-push-expands-report-4989306 · 2026-10-31


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