Hybrid Power Solutions inks POC with Reliable Robots to deploy Pudu T300, Keenon T9 at Etobicoke facility
Hybrid Power Solutions and Reliable Robots executed a January 19, 2026 POC agreement to test Pudu T300 and Keenon T9 autonomous mobile robots at HPSS’s Etobicoke facility over a 4–6 week period. The trial will evaluate robot performance, operational efficiency gains, workflow improvements, and scalability for future automation integration.
1. Hybrid Power Solutions Enters POC Agreement with Reliable Robots
On January 19, 2026, Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. executed a Proof of Concept Development Agreement with Reliable Robots to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its new Etobicoke, Ontario facility. The initial phase will feature industrial delivery units such as the PUDU T300 and/or the Keenon T9, evaluating their performance in material handling, delivery and process-support tasks over a 4–6 week testing period. Key metrics will include payload capacity utilization (up to 600 kg for the T300 and 40 kg for the T9), navigation efficiency in constrained production environments, task completion times and overall impact on workflow throughput. Reliable Robots will provide the robots, setup, training and technical support at no charge, while Hybrid will supply facility access, designate operators and share operational feedback. Joint progress reviews and a comprehensive summary report will inform decisions on scaling automation, optimizing labour allocation and redefining facility layouts as production of clean energy solutions expands.
2. Hybrid Power Solutions Closes Final Tranche of Life Offering Financing
On January 19, 2026, Hybrid Power Solutions closed the final tranche of its Life Offering financing, issuing 883,750 units and bringing total units issued under the offering to 17,798,749. The financing generated gross proceeds of CDN $53,025 in the final tranche and CDN $1,067,925 in aggregate. Each unit comprises one common share and one common share purchase warrant exercisable over 24 months at a pre-determined exercise price, with an acceleration feature triggered by sustained trading performance. Eligible finders received cash fees totaling CDN $38,690.40 and were issued 644,840 non-transferable finder’s warrants. Net proceeds will fund ongoing operations, product research and development, sales growth initiatives, marketing and general corporate purposes, subject to customary regulatory approvals, including those of the Canadian Securities Exchange.