First Hydrogen
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About First Hydrogen
First Hydrogen is a Canadian public company whose established businesses cover hydrogen mobility, energy infrastructure and related clean-technology programmes. Its robotics activity is being organised through a separate subsidiary and a proposed majority acquisition that extend the group beyond its earlier vehicle operations.
In September 2026 the company signed a definitive agreement to acquire 60% of Exodus Actuation Solutions’ robotics business, including an actuator, motor and gearbox patent portfolio. It also formed First Humanoid Corp. for humanoids, unmanned ground vehicles, drones and autonomous systems. The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, so Exodus ownership has not yet transferred.
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Team
- Balraj Mann - Chairman and CEO - Leads First Hydrogen’s corporate strategy, including its expansion into robotics and autonomous systems.
- Rob Campbell - Advisor - Advises First Hydrogen on engineering and commercialization across energy and technology programmes.
- Edward Low - Chief Financial Officer - Leads financial reporting and corporate finance.
- Glenn Morgan - Advisor - Advises on engineering, instrumentation and control-system development.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-09-28 - Production Milestone - First Hydrogen completes physical build of modular drone-launching UGV
The platform combines morphing wheels, semi-robotic suspension and modular payload interfaces. A custom auto-opening module can carry and launch an aerial drone from the ground vehicle. Completion activates exclusive worldwide rights for the remaining life of the underlying patent, subject to a 1% royalty on products that use it.
Source - 2026-09-09 - Company Formation - First Hydrogen launches First Humanoid Corp. for robotics and autonomous systems
The subsidiary will hold and develop the group’s robotics and autonomy programmes. Its initial scope includes actuator-enabled mobility platforms and unmanned systems across land and air. Formation was disclosed alongside the definitive Exodus robotics-business acquisition agreement.
Source - 2026-09-09 - Acquisition - First Hydrogen signs definitive agreement to acquire 60% of Exodus robotics business
Consideration includes two million First Hydrogen common shares and US$2 million of development funding. The business holds 26 issued and 10 pending patents covering actuators, motors and gearboxes. Exodus has manufactured and shipped more than 500 motors and gearboxes; ownership will not change until the transaction closes.
Source - 2026-09-01 - Partnership - First Hydrogen secures worldwide UGV development rights from Exodus
The initial development milestone runs for two years, after which successful completion would extend exclusive commercialization rights for the remaining patent life. Commercial products using the UGV patent would be subject to a 1% royalty on gross sales. First Hydrogen will fund development and own new project IP, while the parties said a definitive agreement was expected imminently.
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Relations
Relationships
- Exodus Actuation Solutions
UGV Technology Rights Partner - First Hydrogen holds milestone-dependent global rights from Exodus to develop and commercialize an autonomous modular UGV.
- Exodus Actuation Solutions
Acquired Company - First Hydrogen signed a definitive agreement to acquire 60% of Exodus Actuation Solutions’ robotics business, subject to closing.