Remember when we said “the robots are coming”? AI isn’t coming, it’s already here baby, reshaping industries, cutting jobs in some areas while accelerating breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and automation. Like any powerful tool, its value depends on how it’s used. AI filters that erase identity on TikTok? Questionable. AI that helps create cleaner energy, sustainable materials, or smarter systems? That’s progress. With that lens, I’ve compiled Canadian AI penny stocks under $1 — early-stage companies connected to robotics and machine intelligence that appear focused on real-world impact, not just hype.
One thing I love about AI is how fast it can get things done. I made a slick investor pitch deck in 30 seconds with Supercool…
🇨🇦 10 Canadian Penny Stocks Under ~$1 Linked to AI, Tech, or Robotics that I found pretty cool to Watch or Buy for 2026
1) Xtract One Technologies (TSX: XTRA) – ~$0.56
Focused on AI-driven security and surveillance tech, Xtract One uses machine learning to enhance public safety solutions. Its platforms, like SmartGateway, have earned recognition such as U.S. Department of Homeland Security designation — signaling real world application beyond pure speculation. Nasdaq
Why watch: Current American politics, would allow this stock to go wild…
2) OneSoft Solutions (TSXV: OSS) – ~$0.69
OneSoft develops cloud-based software enhanced with data science and machine learning for industrial clients. Its OneBridge platform helps automate integrity management for pipelines, representing a B2B tech play leveraging AI tools. Nasdaq
Tho very techie, I barely understand how to use my iphone icloud yet… clouds are getting so advanced with AIs
Why watch: Honeslty I have no idea what this is lol but it keeps popping up in my research as a top AI Canadian penny stock for under $1, so I decided to include it!
3) Fobi AI (TSXV: FOBI) – often sub-$1
A Vancouver-based AI data analytics and customer engagement platform, Fobi AI has clients including Shopify and AWS infrastructure partners. While not always under $1, it often floats in microcap territory and is a bellwether for Canadian AI growth hopes. PennyStocks
Why watch: Real AI use cases and enterprise integrations can drive interest. I love this one, Shopify stocks have only surged so I believe this could be a big one. It is often just under $1. Get it now!
4) Railtown AI Technologies (CSE: RAIL) – usually penny range
Railtown is an early AI software developer with strategic partnerships aiming to deploy its solutions across SMBs through telecom infrastructure. It’s pre-revenue and speculative but points to a future where AI tools are embedded in everyday business operations. Simply Wall St
Why watch: Partnerships could unlock future growth if monetization ramps up. I love the concepts and whitepapers.
Half of this choice was the name. “Railtown.” Yes please.
5) PetroTal (TSX: TAL) – ~$0.59
While primarily an energy producer, PetroTal’s run incorporates digital tools that may include predictive analytics and AI components in operations. It’s a reminder not all AI exposure is pure tech — some come through process optimization in traditional sectors. MarketBeat
Why watch: Tech-adjacent stocks sometimes outperform pure tech penny plays. This one looks strong.
6) Findev (TSXV: FDI) – ~$0.46
A small-cap financial tech stock with deep discount pricing, Findev’s business model includes analytics that could be enhanced with AI. Teasing out the actual AI footprint requires scrutiny, but its combination of analytics and finance places it on speculative watch lists. Simply Wall St
Why watch: Frontier fintech with data science potential in financial services. Everything Fintech is gonna boom, it’s just obvious. I wrote an entire blog about only Canadian Fintech stocks under $5 here it is.
7) Global Atomic (TSXV: GLO) – ~$0.83
Not strictly AI, but data analytics and optimization often factors into resource extraction and processing. Resource-oriented penny stocks can benefit from AI algorithms streamlining exploration and operations. MarketBeat
Why watch: Real asset backing may reduce full downside risk compared to pure tech plays.
As an analytcs nerd, this one caught my attention…
8) Talons Metals (TSXV: TLOT) – ~$0.60
Mostly a junior metals play, Talon is representative of broader TSXV penny stock interest. Many resource plays use AI for geological modeling and drill targeting — even if indirectly. MarketBeat
Why watch: Resource + tech overlay gives diversified angle for risk takers. Anything mining + AI is exciting to me!
9) Drone Delivery Canada (TSXV: FLT) – < $1 previously
A player in automated logistics and UAV tech, FLT historically traded under $1 and taps into robotics and autonomous systems — the physical side of AI. Reviewlution
Why watch: Robotics, not just software, is a huge area of AI growth. Drones aren’t going anywhere…
10) AMR IT Solutions (various microcaps)
Various microcap IT/AI/ML stocks (often OTC or tiny TSXV names) surface in investor discussions and community watchlists. Stocks like these are deeply speculative but reflect the broad hunt for affordable AI exposure. Reddit
Why watch: Community sentiment often drives ultra-small penny stock interest. Lots of community buzz here..
More into Mineral stocks? 8 reasons I am buying Consolidated Lithium Metals. Stay tuned next week for Clean-energy stocks picks! Always Canadian, always under $5 or $1.
