{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"154001","rtpr_id":"nBw8hzFlBa-20260928","ticker":"XTND","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["XTND"],"title":"XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. Secures U.S. Patent for NEST Autonomous Base Station, for Persistent Robotic Operations","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-09-28T12:00:00.568Z","article_body":"XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. Secures U.S. Patent for NEST Autonomous Base Station,\nfor Persistent Robotic Operations\n\nXTEND’s NEST enables robotic systems to autonomously deploy, recover and\nrecharge, supporting persistent operations with reduced human intervention\n\nXTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (NYSE: XTND), a leader in software systems and\nPhysical AI, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark\nOffice has granted U.S. Design Patent No. D1,147,179 for NEST, XTEND's\nautonomous base station for persistent robotic operations. The design patent\nissued on September 8, 2026.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/)\n\nPowered by XTEND's proprietary XOS operating system, the NEST enables robotic\nsystems to autonomously launch, execute missions, recover and recharge,\ncreating a persistent operational cycle that can be remotely managed with\nreduced human intervention.\n\nThe NEST provides the infrastructure required to keep robotic systems deployed\nand mission-ready for extended operations. Multiple systems can be coordinated\nacross distributed locations, supporting persistent situational awareness and\nscalable robotic coverage while reducing the need to position personnel in\nforward or high-risk environments.\n\nThe U.S. design patent protects the ornamental design of the NEST's physical\nconfiguration. The grant expands XTEND's intellectual property portfolio as\nthe company continues to develop the software, robotic platforms and\nsupporting infrastructure required to deploy autonomous robotic workforces at\nscale.\n\n“The NEST extends autonomy beyond the robot itself,” said Aviv Shapira,\nCo-Founder and CEO of XTEND. “A robotic workforce needs more than autonomous\nmachines. It needs the infrastructure that allows those machines to remain\ndeployed, mission-ready and connected over time. The NEST is an important part\nof that infrastructure, helping us build persistent Physical AI systems that\ncan operate where sending people would create unnecessary risk.”\n\nThe patent adds to XTEND's intellectual property portfolio as the company\ncontinues to develop the software, robotic platforms and infrastructure\nrequired to deploy autonomous robotic workforces at scale.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nthe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements\nregarding the capabilities and anticipated benefits of the NEST and the XOS\necosystem, and XTEND's continued development of the software, robotic\nplatforms and infrastructure required to deploy autonomous robotic workforces\nat scale. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions\nand involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially, including XTEND's ability to obtain, maintain and enforce\nprotection for its intellectual property, market acceptance of XTEND's\nproducts, the timing and size of orders from government and defense customers,\nand the other risks described under \"Risk Factors\" in the registration\nstatement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC in connection with the business\ncombination and in XTEND's other filings with the SEC, available at\nwww.sec.gov\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&esheet=54610486&newsitemid=20260928324804&lan=en-US&anchor=www.sec.gov&index=1&md5=589ebb990e215268080c8af64090154b)\n. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking\nstatements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. XTEND does\nnot undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking\nstatement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or\notherwise, except as required by applicable law.\n\nAbout XTEND AI Robotics, Inc.\n\nXTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (the \"Company\") operates under two distinct business\nstrategies. Through its wholly owned subsidiary XTEND Reality Expansion Ltd.\n(\"XTEND\"), the Company develops and sells software and advanced robotic\nhardware solutions for high-threat, complex operational environments where\nhuman exposure carries significant risk. Powered by its proprietary XTEND\nOperating System (\"XOS\"), these solutions are designed to provide autonomy at\nthe edge. Through its wholly owned subsidiary JFB Construction Holdings\n(\"JFB\"), the Company operates a commercial and residential real estate\nconstruction and development strategy, delivering services including retail\ncorporate buildouts, multifamily developments and luxury residential homes.\nThe Company was formed through the combination of XTEND and JFB, uniting two\ncomplementary businesses to pursue shared technology and market opportunities,\nincluding applying XTEND's AI-enabled drone technology to jobsite security,\nland surveying, building inspections and monitoring on JFB's real estate\nprojects, and leveraging JFB's construction expertise to help reduce the cost\nof XTEND's U.S. manufacturing expansion. For more information, visit\nwww.XTEND.me\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.XTEND.me&esheet=54610486&newsitemid=20260928324804&lan=en-US&anchor=www.XTEND.me&index=2&md5=b8f921451b1ff29c59df38d809ce3792)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/)\n\nMedia Contacts\n\nXTEND AI Robotics, Inc.\n\nInvestor Relations: \n\nMZ North America\n\nShannon Devine\n\n203-741-8811, XTND@mzgroup.us (mailto:XTND@mzgroup.us)\n\nMedia: \n\nHeadline Media\n\nSarah Small\n\n929-255-1449, sarah@headline.media (mailto:sarah@headline.media)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw8hzFlBa-20260928","title":"XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. Secures U.S. Patent for NEST Autonomous Base Station, for Persistent Robotic Operations","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"XTND","created":"2026-09-28T12:00:00.568Z","tickers":["XTND"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"XTEND AI Robotics, Inc. Secures U.S. Patent for NEST Autonomous Base Station,\nfor Persistent Robotic Operations\n\nXTEND’s NEST enables robotic systems to autonomously deploy, recover and\nrecharge, supporting persistent operations with reduced human intervention\n\nXTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (NYSE: XTND), a leader in software systems and\nPhysical AI, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark\nOffice has granted U.S. Design Patent No. D1,147,179 for NEST, XTEND's\nautonomous base station for persistent robotic operations. The design patent\nissued on September 8, 2026.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/)\n\nPowered by XTEND's proprietary XOS operating system, the NEST enables robotic\nsystems to autonomously launch, execute missions, recover and recharge,\ncreating a persistent operational cycle that can be remotely managed with\nreduced human intervention.\n\nThe NEST provides the infrastructure required to keep robotic systems deployed\nand mission-ready for extended operations. Multiple systems can be coordinated\nacross distributed locations, supporting persistent situational awareness and\nscalable robotic coverage while reducing the need to position personnel in\nforward or high-risk environments.\n\nThe U.S. design patent protects the ornamental design of the NEST's physical\nconfiguration. The grant expands XTEND's intellectual property portfolio as\nthe company continues to develop the software, robotic platforms and\nsupporting infrastructure required to deploy autonomous robotic workforces at\nscale.\n\n“The NEST extends autonomy beyond the robot itself,” said Aviv Shapira,\nCo-Founder and CEO of XTEND. “A robotic workforce needs more than autonomous\nmachines. It needs the infrastructure that allows those machines to remain\ndeployed, mission-ready and connected over time. The NEST is an important part\nof that infrastructure, helping us build persistent Physical AI systems that\ncan operate where sending people would create unnecessary risk.”\n\nThe patent adds to XTEND's intellectual property portfolio as the company\ncontinues to develop the software, robotic platforms and infrastructure\nrequired to deploy autonomous robotic workforces at scale.\n\nForward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nthe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements\nregarding the capabilities and anticipated benefits of the NEST and the XOS\necosystem, and XTEND's continued development of the software, robotic\nplatforms and infrastructure required to deploy autonomous robotic workforces\nat scale. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions\nand involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially, including XTEND's ability to obtain, maintain and enforce\nprotection for its intellectual property, market acceptance of XTEND's\nproducts, the timing and size of orders from government and defense customers,\nand the other risks described under \"Risk Factors\" in the registration\nstatement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC in connection with the business\ncombination and in XTEND's other filings with the SEC, available at\nwww.sec.gov\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sec.gov&esheet=54610486&newsitemid=20260928324804&lan=en-US&anchor=www.sec.gov&index=1&md5=589ebb990e215268080c8af64090154b)\n. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking\nstatements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. XTEND does\nnot undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking\nstatement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or\notherwise, except as required by applicable law.\n\nAbout XTEND AI Robotics, Inc.\n\nXTEND AI Robotics, Inc. (the \"Company\") operates under two distinct business\nstrategies. Through its wholly owned subsidiary XTEND Reality Expansion Ltd.\n(\"XTEND\"), the Company develops and sells software and advanced robotic\nhardware solutions for high-threat, complex operational environments where\nhuman exposure carries significant risk. Powered by its proprietary XTEND\nOperating System (\"XOS\"), these solutions are designed to provide autonomy at\nthe edge. Through its wholly owned subsidiary JFB Construction Holdings\n(\"JFB\"), the Company operates a commercial and residential real estate\nconstruction and development strategy, delivering services including retail\ncorporate buildouts, multifamily developments and luxury residential homes.\nThe Company was formed through the combination of XTEND and JFB, uniting two\ncomplementary businesses to pursue shared technology and market opportunities,\nincluding applying XTEND's AI-enabled drone technology to jobsite security,\nland surveying, building inspections and monitoring on JFB's real estate\nprojects, and leveraging JFB's construction expertise to help reduce the cost\nof XTEND's U.S. manufacturing expansion. For more information, visit\nwww.XTEND.me\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.XTEND.me&esheet=54610486&newsitemid=20260928324804&lan=en-US&anchor=www.XTEND.me&index=2&md5=b8f921451b1ff29c59df38d809ce3792)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/)\n\nMedia Contacts\n\nXTEND AI Robotics, Inc.\n\nInvestor Relations: \n\nMZ North America\n\nShannon Devine\n\n203-741-8811, XTND@mzgroup.us (mailto:XTND@mzgroup.us)\n\nMedia: \n\nHeadline Media\n\nSarah Small\n\n929-255-1449, sarah@headline.media (mailto:sarah@headline.media)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-28T12:00:00.661192791Z","server_sent_at_ms":1790596800661},"received_at":"2026-09-28T12:00:00.713Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260928324804/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"142782","press_release_id":"154001","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Software","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":["Design patent protects ornamental design only — narrower protection than a utility patent"],"eventType":"other","narrative":"XTEND AI Robotics received U.S. Design Patent No. D1,147,179 for NEST, its autonomous base station that lets robotic systems deploy, recover and recharge with reduced human intervention.\n\nThe NEST, powered by the company's XOS operating system, enables persistent robotic operations and is aimed at keeping machines mission-ready in high-risk environments without forward-positioned personnel.\n\nThe design patent protects only the ornamental design of the unit; it adds to XTEND's IP portfolio but carries no disclosed financial or order impact.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Incremental IP win for XTEND's autonomous base station — patent-portfolio depth story, not a financial catalyst."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"patent_number":"D1,147,179","patent_issue_date":"2026-09-08"}},"quotedText":"The NEST extends autonomy beyond the robot itself","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Aviv Shapira","role":"Co-Founder and CEO of XTEND"},{"name":"Shannon Devine","role":"Investor Relations, MZ North America"},{"name":"Sarah Small","role":"Media, Headline Media"}],"products":["NEST","XOS"],"companies":[{"name":"XTEND AI Robotics, Inc.","ticker":"XTND","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"XTEND Reality Expansion Ltd.","relationship":"wholly owned subsidiary"},{"name":"JFB Construction Holdings","relationship":"wholly owned subsidiary"},{"name":"United States Patent and Trademark Office","relationship":"regulator/patent office"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"A U.S. design patent grant (protecting ornamental design only) is an incremental IP milestone with no revenue, order, or financial impact disclosed. 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