Hybrid Power, Reliable Robots enter development deal

Executive Summary

• Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. has entered into a proof-of-concept (POC) agreement with Reliable Robots to deploy autonomous mobile robots at its Etobicoke, Ontario facility.
• The initiative aims to evaluate the performance of industrial delivery robots in real-world material handling and production environments to assess operational efficiency, workflow improvements, and scalability.
• Reliable Robots will provide the hardware, setup, training, and support at no cost during the POC period, while Hybrid Power provides facility access and personnel for testing.

Key Details

• Agreement Type: Proof-of-concept development agreement.
• Parties: Hybrid Power Solutions Inc. (HPSS) and Reliable Robots (Canadian service robotics provider).
• Effective Date: January 19, 2026.
• Location: Hybrid Power’s new facility in Etobicoke, Ontario.
• Technology Deployed:
  • Autonomous mobile robots from leading platforms, specifically Pudu Robotics and Keenon Robotics.
  • Specific units under consideration: PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot (up to 600 kg payload, VSLAM+ navigation) and/or Keenon T9 (40 kg payload, compact design).
• Objectives:
  • Evaluate robot performance in material handling and delivery tasks within production environments.
  • Generate data on operational efficiency, workflow improvements, and scalability potential.
  • Explore opportunities for near-term return on investment by reducing reliance on manual labor.
  • Identify opportunities for additional robotic applications, including cleaning and process support.
• POC Timeline:
  • Deployment expected within approximately two weeks of the effective date.
  • Testing period lasts four to six weeks.
  • Conclusion involves a summary report and evaluation of key performance indicators.
• Cost Structure: Reliable Robots provides the robot, setup, training, technical support, and collaborative data analysis at no cost to Hybrid Power during the POC period.
• Roles:
  • Reliable Robots: Provides technology and support; aims to demonstrate value and help Canadian manufacturers scale.
  • Hybrid Power: Provides facility access, designates personnel for training/operation, and shares operational feedback.
• Strategic Context: The partnership aligns with Hybrid Power’s focus on operational resilience, labor optimization, and supporting Canada's competitive cleantech manufacturing sector as it scales production of clean energy solutions.

Notable Quotes

• Francois Byrne, CEO of Hybrid Power Solutions: "This POC represents an exciting step in our commitment to modernizing operations and enhancing efficiency at our Etobicoke facility... Partnering with Reliable Robots allows us to test proven technology in our own environment and gather insights to inform future automation priorities."
• Johnny Alfonso, Founder and CEO of Reliable Robots: "Our goal is to help Canadian manufacturers scale with confidence, keeping production, expertise and value creation here at home while demonstrating how autonomous systems can support skilled work forces, streamline operations and drive efficiency in cleantech production environments."