Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot prototype for household chores and is working on a second version, Max 2

Summary

Meta has reportedly built a humanoid robot prototype that can do household chores, and the company is already working on a second version codenamed Max 2. Digital Trends reports that Max 2 is being developed with Fourier as part of Meta's push to bring its Muse AI agent into homes, but a household launch remains far off. Engadget's report describes the prototype's chore abilities and the Max 2 codename. Neither summary confirms timing, costs or capabilities beyond household chores, and the reporting is based on summaries rather than full articles.

Timeline

1. Engadget

   1 Nov 2026, 17:17 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget reports that Meta reportedly built a humanoid robot prototype that can do household chores, and that a report says the company is already working on a second version codenamed Max 2.

2. Digital Trends

   2 Nov 2026, 08:46 UTCSource ↗

   Digital Trends reports that Meta is developing Max 2, its next humanoid robot with Fourier, as it explores bringing its Muse AI agent into homes, and that a household launch remains far off.