Repeat Order Brings Total Deployment to Eight Systems with SARA and Signals Continued Expansion

Detroit, Michigan, February 20, 2026 -- Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCID:AITX), a global leader in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), today announced that a major consumer products manufacturer has booked three additional RIO™ Mini units, each licensed with SARA™, RAD's Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent platform. This direct enterprise sale brings the client's total deployment to eight RIO Mini systems across multiple corporate facilities, with installation scheduled in the coming weeks.

Artist's depiction of 3 RAD RIO Mini units deployed at a major consumer products manufacturer's facilities, operating with SARA as part of an expanding enterprise security program.

This expansion reflects RAD's structured enterprise engagement model, where initial deployments are evaluated in live operating environments before broader rollout decisions are made. Large organizations often require measured validation periods as performance, integration, and reliability are assessed across stakeholders and facilities. With eight systems now committed, this client's continued adoption signals operational confidence and establishes a foundation for additional growth opportunities within the organization.

"Enterprise security decisions require patience and proof," said Troy McCanna, Chief Security Officer at RAD and former FBI Special Agent. "Large organizations do not expand programs based on assumptions. They expand based on performance in real operating conditions. This client took the time to evaluate RIO Mini and SARA within their environment, and the results supported additional deployment. That is how sustainable security programs are built."

Each of the newly booked RIO Mini units will operate under a SARA license, continuing a trend in which the majority of new RAD deployments include the Company's agentic AI platform. As enterprises move beyond simple detection toward automated verification and response workflows, SARA is increasingly becoming a standard component of RAD's architecture. The growing attachment rate strengthens recurring revenue visibility while expanding the operational intelligence embedded within each client environment.

RAD invites security professionals and channel partners to experience RIO Mini and SARA in action at ISC West 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to see live demonstrations, speak directly with RAD leadership and product experts, and learn how autonomous security deployments are being proven, expanded, and scaled across real world environments. Meetings may be scheduled in advance or coordinated onsite throughout the event.

About Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. (AITX)

AITX, through its primary subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), is redefining the nearly $50 billion (US) security and guarding services industry¹ through its broad lineup of innovative, AI-driven Solutions-as-a-Service business model. RAD solutions are specifically designed to provide cost savings to businesses of between 35%-80% when compared to the industry's existing and costly manned security guarding and monitoring model. RAD delivers these cost savings via a suite of stationary and mobile robotic solutions that complement, and at times, directly replace the need for human personnel in environments better suited for machines. All RAD technologies, AI-based analytics and software platforms are developed in-house.

The Company's operations and internal controls have been validated through successful completion of its SOC 2 Type 2 audit, which is a formal, independent audit that evaluates a service organization's internal controls for handling customer data and determines if the controls are not only designed properly but also operating effectively to protect customer data. This audit reinforces the Company's credibility with enterprise and government clients who require strict data protection and security compliance.

RAD is led by Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and RAD, who brings decades of experience in the security services industry. Reinharz serves as chair of the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Autonomous Solutions Working Group and as a member of the SIA Board of Directors. The RAD team also draws on extensive expertise across the sector, including Mark Folmer, CPP, PSP, President of RAD and Chair of the ASIS International North American Regional Board of Directors, Troy McCanna, former FBI Special Agent and RAD's Chief Security Officer, and Stacy Stephens, co-founder of security robotics company Knightscope. Their combined backgrounds in security industry leadership, law enforcement, and robotics innovation reinforce RAD's ability to deliver proven, practical, and disruptive solutions to its clients.

RAD has a prospective sales pipeline of over 35 Fortune 500 companies and numerous other client opportunities. RAD expects to continue to attract new business as it converts its existing sales opportunities into deployed clients generating a recurring revenue stream. Each Fortune 500 client has the potential of making numerous reorders over time.

AITX is an innovator in the delivery of artificial intelligence-based solutions that empower organizations to gain new insight, solve complex challenges and fuel new business ideas. Through its next-generation robotic product offerings, AITX's RAD, RAD-R, RAD-M and RAD-G companies help organizations streamline operations, increase ROI, and strengthen business. AITX technology improves the simplicity and economics of patrolling and guard services and allows experienced personnel to focus on more strategic tasks. Customers augment the capabilities of existing staff and gain higher levels of situational awareness, all at drastically reduced cost. AITX solutions are well suited for use in multiple industries such as enterprises, government, transportation, critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare. To learn more, visit www.aitx.ai, www.radsecurity.com, www.stevereinharz.com, www.raddog.ai, www.radgroup.ai, www.saramonitoring.ai, and www.radlightmyway.com, or follow Steve Reinharz on X @SteveReinharz.