Cannibble's Robotics Gambit: Food-Tech Firm Pivots to AI Automation

ROSH HAAYIN, Israel – January 23, 2026 – Cannibble Food-Tech Ltd., a company known for its alternative protein food products, today announced a dramatic strategic pivot with the establishment of a new Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division. In a concurrent move, the company has forged a partnership with AIBotics Inc., a developer of AI-powered service robots, signaling a bold and risky venture far from its food-tech roots.

The announcement positions Cannibble (CSE: PLCN) to explore the commercialization of AI-enabled robots for the food service, hospitality, and security sectors. The initiative represents a significant expansion for a company whose primary focus has been developing proprietary formulas for the “Better-for-You” food and beverage products.

A High-Stakes Bet on Automation

This leap into the high-growth robotics sector comes as Cannibble navigates significant financial turbulence. Recent financial reports have highlighted the company's substantial challenges, including declining revenues and negative cash flows, casting doubt on its long-term stability. Analyst ratings have labeled the company’s stock a “high-risk proposition,” making this diversification appear as much a survival strategy as a growth opportunity.

By creating a new division dedicated to AI and robotics, Cannibble is betting that its existing commercial relationships within Israel's service industries can be leveraged to open doors in a completely new market. The company, which has primarily marketed powder-based food formulas and gluten-free products, will now be tasked with assessing market needs, engaging customers, and running pilot programs for sophisticated automation technology.

The move is a stark departure from its core competency in food science. Instead of developing protein-enhanced products, the new division will focus on deploying advanced machinery, a transition that carries a steep learning curve and significant operational risks. The company’s own forward-looking statements acknowledge these uncertainties, cautioning that there can be no assurance the new venture will lead to commercial success or generate revenue.

The Coming Wave of Service Bots

The partnership with AIBotics Inc. (OTC: AIBT) is central to Cannibble’s new strategy. The collaboration aims to deploy AI-powered service robots across Israel, with ambitions for future expansion into North America, Latin America, and the Middle East, subject to market conditions and definitive agreements.

Under the terms of the deal, Cannibble’s new division will support the Israeli distribution of service robots manufactured by KEENON Robotics, one of the world's largest developers of in-service robots, via AIBotics’ existing agreement. The initial product lineup slated for deployment includes:

• DinerBot Series (T8-T11): Robots designed to autonomously deliver food from the kitchen to tables in restaurants, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce the burden on human staff.
• ButlerBot W3: A versatile hospitality robot capable of guiding guests, delivering amenities to rooms, and providing information services in hotels and other hospitality venues.
• KleenBot Series (C30 & C40): Autonomous cleaning robots designed for commercial spaces, offering automated floor scrubbing and sanitizing to maintain hygiene standards with minimal human intervention.

The partnership is structured as a reciprocal arrangement, with both Cannibble and AIBotics intending to act as exclusive distributors for each other’s robotic products and services within specified territories. The agreement has an initial term of three years, with provisions for automatic renewal.

Tapping a Booming Market

Cannibble and AIBotics are entering a market experiencing explosive growth. The global service robotics industry was valued at over $90 billion in 2024 and is projected by some analysts to surpass $200 billion by 2030. This surge is fueled by persistent labor shortages, rising wages, and a relentless push for operational efficiency across service-oriented industries.

In the Middle East, these trends are particularly acute. Rising labor costs and a projected deficit of skilled workers are compelling businesses in the region to embrace automation. The Israeli food service and hospitality market alone, valued at an estimated $13 billion, presents a significant initial opportunity. As a recognized global innovation hub, Israel is a natural testing ground for advanced technologies aimed at boosting productivity.

However, the competitive landscape is formidable. While Cannibble’s local network provides a potential advantage, it will face established robotics players and other nimble startups vying for market share. Furthermore, the financial health of both partners raises questions about their capacity to fund such an ambitious global expansion. AIBotics, like Cannibble, has reported minimal revenue and a significant working capital deficit in recent filings, suggesting that the partnership is a union of two companies in need of a major commercial breakthrough.

Successfully deploying these technologies will involve overcoming numerous operational hurdles, from integrating the robots with existing workflows to ensuring robust maintenance and technical support. Gaining acceptance from both employees and customers will be another critical challenge. The success of this venture hinges not just on the technology itself, but on the ability of a food-tech company to navigate the complex, capital-intensive world of robotics. Whether this pivot from food powders to intelligent machines will secure Cannibble's future or prove to be a costly miscalculation remains a critical question for the company and its investors.