Mr. Balraj Mann reports

FIRST HYDROGEN COMPLETES DESIGN AND IP PROTECTION FOR MAJOR PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION INCLUDING AMPHIBOUS CAPABILITIES TO ITS GROUND DRONE TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM

First Hydrogen Corp. has successfully completed the design and intellectual property (IP) protection of a significant performance and efficiency optimization including amphibious capabilities to its unmanned ground drone platform (UGV).

Current UGV technologies generally fall into two categories. At one end are heavy, expensive autonomous tracked vehicles, which offer ruggedness but are costly, heavy and limited in complex terrain navigation. At the other are quadruped robotic systems, which lack robustness and are constrained by lower speed, limited payload capacity and restricted range.

First Hydrogen's UGV is designed to bridge this industry-recognized gap by delivering an extremely rugged, amphibious capable, mid-sized yet lightweight platform purpose-built for the demanding environments and high-speed operation. The latest upgrade is designed to enhance energy efficiency, while significantly improving traction and the UGV's ability to traverse steep, loose and undulating terrain.

Based on the company's review of existing technologies and patent filings, First Hydrogen believes the industry has long recognized the need for a ground mobility platform capable of combining rugged terrain performance, payload capacity, range and operational simplicity. The company believes its approach is designed to address this need with a simpler, more robust and scalable solution with AI integration.

Purpose-built modular architecture

At the core of the UGV is a patented, folding chassis architecture featuring eight articulated semi-robotic legs with integrated leg-wheel assemblies. This hybrid leg-wheel design enables continuous four-point ground contact, delivering exceptional stability, maneuverability and speed across terrain that typically grounds conventional wheeled or tracked systems.

The platform's hot-swappable mission modules allow operators to rapidly transition between roles, including logistics cradles, ISR sensor masts, drone launch and recovery systems, refueling stations, and other payload interfaces. Identical interchangeable components across all positions reduce manufacturing complexity, improve serviceability and support high-volume production efficiency.

The UGV is also designed for endurance and range, with structural redundancy and a mass-efficient structure intended to carry meaningful payloads, reduce overall system weight and travels farther per charge than conventional articulated quadruped systems.

Addressing large and growing markets

The UGV is positioned to serve multiple high-growth sectors from launch, including industrial automation, security, defence and last-mile delivery. Remote and hazardous industrial environments such as pipelines, mines, offshore facilities and heavy manufacturing sites continue to face rising safety, compliance and operating costs. Autonomous ground systems offer a high-return solution by improving safety outcomes while reducing manpower and downtime.

In parallel, global demand for unmanned systems in defence and critical infrastructure protection continues to accelerate as governments and operators seek persistent situational awareness without placing personnel in harm's way. A ground platform capable of deploying and supporting aerial assets directly from the field significantly multiplies operational reach.

According to Mordor Intelligence, the global robotics market is estimated at approximately $88.27-billion (U.S.) in 2026 and is projected to reach approximately $218.56-billion (U.S.) by 2031, representing a 19.86-per-cent compound annual growth rate. This growth is being driven by increasing automation, labour shortages, logistics and warehousing demand, and the growing adoption of robotic platforms across industrial and commercial applications.

About First Hydrogen Corp.

First Hydrogen is a Vancouver, Montreal, Germany and London, United Kingdom-based, company focused on zero-emission vehicles, green hydrogen production and distribution. The company has designed and built two hydrogen- fuel-cell-powered light commercial vehicles (FCEV). The FCEV are road legal in the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland) with 6,000 kilometres of testing completed and have achieved a range of 630-plus kilometres on a single refueling. The vehicles have successfully been trialled in real-world conditions with fleet operators in the United Kingdom.

About First Nuclear Corp.

First Nuclear is committed to developing and commercializing advanced clean energy solutions, including green hydrogen produced by state-of-the-art small modular reactors. The company aims to provide scalable, sustainable and economically viable alternatives to meet global climate goals and enhance energy security.

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