FFR has completed its acquisition of FFAI’s robotics business and issued and delivered common shares and non-voting convertible preferred shares to Smart Technology Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary of FFAI, as transaction consideration.  Following the October 23, 2026 closing, FFR shares trading on Nasdaq represent a company that now includes FF Robotics’ business and assets. Following the transaction, FFR continues trading on Nasdaq as a pure-play humanoid and bionic Physical AI robotics ecosystem company built around “Four-Core Full-Stack AI.”FFR believes it has become the No. 1 in K–12 robotics education in the U.S., the Company’s next goal is to become the No. 1 company in robotics education nationwide, rank among the top three in the Physical AI robotics industry and become one of the most valuable companies in the Physical AI era.FFR has completed changes to its Board and management team, appointing YT Jia as Global CEO, Jerry Wang as Executive Chairman, and Chen Shi as Lead Independent Director, and Jason E. Dodier as independent director.FFR announced three new strategic partnerships: with well-known California-based professional services company KYA GROUP, California Science and Technology University, and with Pinnacle, one of Southern California’s leading real estate brokerages.FFR issued full-year 2026 guidance for the first time, expecting sales and shipments of approximately 2,000 robots for the acquired robotics business on a standalone full-year basis, with continued positive unit gross margins on robot deliveries. The guidance reflects management’s confidence in near-term performance and growth prospects, and its determination to accelerate efforts to maximize value for stockholders.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc.  (NASDAQ: FFR) (“FFR” or the “Company”) a U.S.-based Embodied AI robotics company, today announced at the deal closing and its first Investor Day event in New York that it has completed its acquisition of the robotics business and related assets of Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“FFAI” or “Faraday Future”) on October 23, 2026. The related business operations and assets have been transferred to FFR, and FFR has issued and delivered common shares and non-voting convertible preferred shares to Smart Technology Holdings Ltd., a subsidiary of FFAI as transaction consideration. Following the transaction, FFR’s continues trading on Nasdaq as a pure-play company focused on humanoid and bionic Physical AI robotics within a “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” ecosystem.

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FFR Completes Board and Management Changes; YT Jia Appointed CEO

FFR has completed changes to its Board and management team. YT Jia will serve as CEO, Jerry Wang as Executive Chairman, and Chen Shi as Lead Independent Director, and Jason E. Dodier as independent director. YT Jia has voluntarily chosen not to increase his cash compensation in connection with his new role at this stage, as a step to align his personal interests with those of the Company and its stockholders.

As the first U.S. company to deliver both humanoid and bionic robots, FFR is working to turn its first-mover advantage into a competitive lead. In less than a year, the Company has taken initial steps toward building a complete “Four-Core Full-Stack AI” ecosystem and developing distinct EAI technology strengths, including its “One Brain, All Robots; Multi-Forms, Multi-Capabilities” approach. FFR has completed Phase One of its “Built in USA” Acceleration Program, and FF Robot World 2.0 is now complete.

“We believe FFR has become the No. 1 provider of K–12 robotics education in the United States, and will soon become the No. 1 company in robotics education nationwide. Over the next five years, our goal is to rank among the top three companies in the Physical AI robotics industry overall and to become one of the most valuable EAI companies in the Physical AI era,” said YT Jia, CEO of FFR.

FFR Unveils FF OmniMind, a Unified AI Brain Powering All Robotic Forms Under “One Brain, All Robots; Multi-Forms, Multi-Capabilities”

FFR’s four-core ecosystem is advancing across the EAI Brain and Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions, and EAI Data Factory. The Company is also advancing development across its four industry ecosystems: Education and Research; Security and Inspection; Industrial and Logistics; and Commercial and Services.

FFR announced that the brand name for FF Brain is FF OmniMind. Guided by the “One Brain, All Robots; Multi-Forms, Multi-Capabilities” philosophy, OmniMind comprises foundation models, motion control, and skills. Together, these components form a unified AI brain designed to work across robotic forms, tasks, and scenarios, empower robots, and support the transition from task-specific autonomy toward general-purpose autonomy.

For the EAI Devices core, FFR expects October sales and shipments to exceed 300 robots, setting a new monthly record for the acquired robotics business. By the end of October, cumulative sales and shipments are expected to exceed 1,100 robots. The Company continues to deliver robots at positive unit gross margins.

For the Industry Productivity Solutions core, the security and inspection solution has entered the proof-of-concept stage with an initial group of customers and industry partners. For the EAI Data Factory core, FFR continues to deliver egocentric data and receive payments for those deliveries. The Company is also advancing large-scale data deliveries to leading AI and robotics customers.

In addition, RoboShare is becoming North America’s robot-sharing platform with the largest fleet and widest variety of robots.

“Four-Core Full-Stack AI” products and technologies primarily serve the Education and Research ecosystem, Security and Inspection ecosystem, Industrial and Logistics ecosystem and our Commercial and Services ecosystem.

FFR Announces Strategic Partnerships with KYA GROUP, California Science and Technology University and Boston International Business School, and Pinnacle

At the event, FFR announced three strategic partnerships: a partnership with KYA GROUP; a comprehensive strategic partnership with California Science and Technology University and Boston International Business School to establish the BIBS-FF-CSTU Joint Robotics Lab; and a partnership with Pinnacle.

FFR’s strategic partnership with California-based professional services company KYA GROUP is intended to help the Company reach U.S. federal government and large institutional markets. KYA GROUP serves the U.S. government procurement, education, security, and public infrastructure sectors, with a broad customer network and experience in large-scale projects. Third-party data indicates that KYA GROUP has more than 1,000 government procurement-related records in California involving more than 200 public agencies. A KYA GROUP affiliate holds a U.S. General Services Administration Multiple Award Schedule contract covering 23 approved procurement categories. The collaboration is intended to support access to federal procurement opportunities and create new opportunities for FFR’s EAI robotics products in government procurement markets.

FFR has also entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership with California Science and Technology University and Boston International Business School. The parties plan to establish the BIBS-FF-CSTU Joint Robotics Lab.

FFR has partnered with Pinnacle, one of Southern California’s leading real estate brokerages, on B2B real estate brokerage solutions and B2C home security solutions.

FFR Issues 2026 Full-Year Guidance for the First Time

Based on its current business progress and momentum, FFR issued full-year 2026 guidance for the first time. The acquired robotics business expects sales and shipments of approximately 2,000 robots on a standalone full-year 2026 basis, while maintaining positive unit gross margins on robot deliveries. This standalone full-year guidance includes periods before the acquisition and does not represent FFR’s reported consolidated results for 2026; FFR will include the acquired business’s results in its consolidated financial statements only from the October 23, 2026 closing date.

The guidance reflects management’s confidence in the Company’s near-term performance and growth prospects, as well as its determination to accelerate efforts to maximize value for stockholders.

In its five-year business plan outlook, FFR projects 2027 revenue of approximately $45.2 million, including $32.5 million from the EAI Devices core and $12.7 million from the other three ecosystem cores, and EAI Device sales of approximately 7,400 units. Over the next five years, the outlook projects cumulative revenue of approximately $1.98 billion, including approximately $1.08 billion from the EAI Devices core and $900 million from the other three ecosystem cores, and cumulative EAI Device sales of approximately 133,000 units. These projections are subject to significant uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance.

FFR also invited people with expertise in Physical AI, particularly AI brain technology, marketing and sales, and business development, to join the Company and work with its team to advance technology and create value across the industry.

About FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc.

FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) is a U.S.-based Embodied AI robotics company focused on the research and development, manufacturing, commercialization and deployment of intelligent robotic technologies, products and industry solutions. FFR is building a “Four-Core Full-Stack” AI ecosystem covering the full lifecycle of robotics, consisting of EAI Brain & Developer Platform, EAI Devices, Industry Productivity Solutions, and EAI Data Factory. Guided by the technology and product philosophy of “One Brain, Multi-forms, Multi-capabilities,” FFR aims to empower humanoid, biomimetic, and other robotic form factors through a unified EAI Brain, while continuously expanding their multi-task and multi-scenario capabilities. The ecosystem is designed to support the full robotics lifecycle, including R&D, deployment, data collection and training, operations, and commercial applications. FFR also operates RoboShare, a robot-sharing and services platform.

To learn more, visit www.ff.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other applicable securities laws. Statements other than historical facts, including statements regarding the standalone full-year 2026 guidance for the acquired robotics business, expected sales and shipments, projected revenue and unit sales under the five-year business plan, expected gross margins, planned partnerships and access to government procurement opportunities, FFR’s business strategy, commercialization plans, robotics operations, anticipated benefits of the acquisition, future growth opportunities and development and deployment of robotics technologies, are forward-looking statements. You can often identify forward-looking statements by words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions; the absence of these words does not mean a statement is not forward-looking.

These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Such risks include the risk that the standalone guidance and longer-term projections are not achieved; FFR’s ability to successfully integrate and operate the acquired business, commercialize its robotics technologies, achieve its business objectives, obtain additional financing, maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, compete effectively, manage its liquidity position and execute its strategic transition.

Additional risks and uncertainties are described in FFR’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings available at www.sec.gov.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date of this release. Except as required by applicable law, FFR undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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The company will show the hybrid system for the Australian and New Zealand market, plus two software tools for homeowners and installers, at Booth HH135 on 28 and 29 October.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH, a global leader in whole-home energy management and battery storage, will unveil a multi-phase hybrid battery system for the Australian and New Zealand markets at All Energy Australia 2026. It will also preview two software tools, Energy Optimiser for FranklinWH App users and the Connect Portal for installers.

Taking place Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). At Booth HH135, FranklinWH will showcase its multi-phase hybrid home energy system and software tools.

Multi-phase hybrid system

The multi-phase hybrid system connects battery storage directly to the solar panels, which simplifies installation and reduces wiring.

Homeowners may select a streamlined setup with a built-in aPower controller for essential energy management, or add an external FranklinWH aGate controller for greater flexibility. The aGate supports additional solar, generators, vehicle-to-load (V2L) and Smart Circuits, which manage individual household loads.

“Our hybrid system connects the battery straight to the solar panels, so there is less wiring to run, and it pulls apart to fit through tight spaces. At All Energy we’re looking forward to showing installers the multi-phase design that will enable more Australian households to achieve energy freedom,” said Ke Bi, global CEO at FranklinWH.

Both setups support single, split and three-phase grids, so the hybrid system suits properties from urban homes to larger properties with heavy loads.

Software

Alongside the hardware, FranklinWH will preview two software tools. One aims to help households get more value from their batteries, and the other aims to reduce installation time for installers.

Energy Optimiser

Traditional home energy management systems rely on fixed time-of-use (TOU) schedules that charge and discharge batteries during preset windows and offset grid electricity only at peak hours. Static schedules fall short when a household’s usage and the weather depart from the tariff timetable. Energy Optimiser replaces fixed routines with predictive decisions.

By analysing real-time tariffs, solar forecasting, consumption habits and the battery’s state of charge, it adjusts when the battery charges and discharges, directing stored energy to any period of high value rather than a single peak window.

Connect Portal

Connect Portal is an online platform for FranklinWH’s installer partners. It automates qualification reviews to speed up approvals, lets installers manage team members, training and certifications in one place, and connects certified installers with qualified homeowner leads.

“A fixed schedule treats every day the same, and no two days are the same, so Energy Optimiser reads the tariff, the solar forecast and how a household actually uses power, then adjusts the battery to match. The Connect Portal handles qualification reviews, training and certifications, and it puts certified installers in touch with qualified homeowner leads,” said Ke Bi.

Visitors to Booth HH135 can see live demonstrations of the hybrid system and previews of both software tools.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH designs and manufactures whole-home energy management and battery storage systems that integrate solar, battery, generator and grid power. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an Australian office in Macquarie Park, Sydney, FranklinWH develops hardware and software solutions that help homeowners manage energy use, increase energy independence and maintain backup power. The company continues to expand its product offerings and installer network across Australia and New Zealand.

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New MapBrowser Essentials and Pro plans give smaller teams greater cost certainty, more flexibility, and room to grow

SYDNEY, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nearmap, the global property intelligence company born in Australia, is making its aerial imagery and property intelligence more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses with two new MapBrowser unlimited data pricing plans designed to meet the needs of smaller teams.

MapBrowser is the Nearmap web-based mapping application, giving businesses access to high-resolution aerial imagery and property intelligence data to explore sites, assess properties, and make more informed decisions.

With businesses navigating ongoing cost pressures and balancing investment with changing project demands, MapBrowser Essentials and MapBrowser Pro give organisations greater choice in how they access and use property intelligence. The new plans introduce user-based pricing for customers requiring five or fewer user licenses, removing consumption-based usage limits and giving teams greater certainty over their costs.

The announcement builds on Australian roots and longstanding commitment Nearmap has to helping organisations of different sizes put property intelligence to work. For smaller businesses, consultancies, agencies, and teams taking on new projects, access to high-quality property and site data can help inform decisions, support more efficient workflows and create opportunities to compete with greater confidence.

“Small businesses are an important part of Australia’s economic fabric, and they deserve access to technology that helps them do their best work,” said Andy Watt, CEO of Nearmap. “We were born in Australia, and supporting businesses as they grow has always been part of our story. These new MapBrowser plans give smaller teams more flexibility in how they get started, with the confidence to use the platform as their work demands and expand their capabilities when they’re ready.”

MapBrowser Essentials offers an affordable entry point for organisations that primarily need aerial imagery, making it easier for new customers to begin using Nearmap on a smaller scale. MapBrowser Pro delivers a broader set of standard capabilities, including 3D and digital surface model (DSM) exports and building footprints, providing additional functionality for customers with more advanced requirements. Both of these new plans include the full range of Nearmap historical imagery, as well as vertical, panorama, and oblique images.

“New drivers learn on Australian roads, so we build our training on real Australian intersections rather than generic ones”, said Schalk Pienaar, Founder and CEO of Nexefy. “Nearmap’s imagery is what makes that practical for a team our size, and paying by user rather than by usage means we can keep building without watching a meter.”

Both plans are designed to give customers greater control over how they access MapBrowser. With user-based pricing and no consumption-based usage limits, teams can use the platform as their projects require without having to monitor usage or worry about exceeding consumption caps.

The plans also provide a flexible path forward. Businesses can start with the functionality they need today, then add users or move to more advanced capabilities as projects develop and their requirements change. This enables smaller organisations to adopt property intelligence at a pace that works for their business, without having to garnish usage to align to monthly data limits.

By making it easier for smaller teams to get started and grow with Nearmap, the new plans extend access to property intelligence across Australia’s diverse business landscape, helping more organisations make informed decisions about the places and properties that matter to them.

To learn more, visit: https://www.nearmap.com/au/products/mapbrowser

About Nearmap

Nearmap is a global property intelligence company redefining how organizations understand and act on the built environment. By owning the entire intelligence value chain—from high-recency geospatial capture powered by patented camera technology to accurate AI-derived analytics and guaranteed building materials data—Nearmap delivers a single, trusted source of truth for property decisions. Insurers, government agencies, and AECO organizations rely on Nearmap to transform property uncertainty into evidence, helping organizations move beyond fragmented data and manual processes with verified, frequently updated insight. These proprietary insights enable faster, more confident decisions across underwriting and claims, assessment and response, and planning and construction so teams can see truth, assess risk, and act with certainty. Founded in Australia in 2007, Nearmap stands as the definitive source of truth that shapes the livable world.

For more information, visit www.nearmap.com.

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