Hybrid Power Solutions Launches 4-6 Week Robotics POC with Reliable Robots at Etobicoke Facility

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Hybrid Power Solutions signed a Proof of Concept agreement on January 19, 2026 with Reliable Robots to deploy PUDU T300 and Keenon T9 autonomous mobile robots at its Etobicoke production facility. The four-to-six-week trial will evaluate operational efficiency, payload capacity, and workflow improvements for potential scalable industrial automation.

1. Proof of Concept Agreement with Reliable Robots

On January 19, 2026, Hybrid Power Solutions executed a Proof of Concept (POC) Development Agreement with Reliable Robots to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its new Etobicoke, Ontario facility. The initial phase will feature PUDU T300 industrial delivery robots, each capable of transporting up to 600 kg using advanced VSLAM+ navigation, alongside the more compact Keenon T9 units designed for 40 kg payloads in constrained spaces. Over a 4–6 week testing period beginning approximately two weeks from the Effective Date, Hybrid will collect data on material handling cycle times, workflow bottlenecks and energy consumption. Reliable Robots will provide equipment, setup, training and analytic support at no cost, while Hybrid allocates personnel and workspace access. Joint KPI reviews and a final summary report will inform future decisions on facility layout adjustments, labour deployment and scalable robotics investments as production of fuel-free power systems ramps up.

2. Closing of Final Tranche of Life Offering Financing

On January 19, 2026, Hybrid closed the final tranche of its Life Offering financing, issuing 17,798,749 units for gross proceeds of CDN $1,067,925. Each unit comprises one common share and one two-year warrant exercisable for an additional share; warrants may be accelerated if the share price sustains a 20-day average above CDN $0.20. The financing exempted under Canadian securities rules enabled immediate post-issuance tradability in domestic markets. Hybrid paid finders fees totaling CDN $38,690.40 and issued 644,840 finder’s warrants. Net proceeds will fund ongoing operations, R&D projects, sales growth initiatives, marketing efforts and general corporate expenses, with all regulatory approvals, including CSE acceptance, successfully secured.

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