{"id":958879,"date":"2026-05-06T08:21:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/richtech-robotics-and-soundhound-ai-to-debut-live-voice-enabled-robotic-beverage-experience-at-joint-showcase-during-2026-national-restaurant-association-show-in-chicago\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T08:21:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T12:21:41","slug":"richtech-robotics-and-soundhound-ai-to-debut-live-voice-enabled-robotic-beverage-experience-at-joint-showcase-during-2026-national-restaurant-association-show-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/richtech-robotics-and-soundhound-ai-to-debut-live-voice-enabled-robotic-beverage-experience-at-joint-showcase-during-2026-national-restaurant-association-show-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Richtech Robotics and SoundHound AI to Debut Live, Voice-Enabled Robotic Beverage Experience at Joint Showcase During 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>LAS VEGAS, May  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <\/strong>Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (\u201cRichtech Robotics\u201d), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven robotic solutions, today announces a prospective partnership with SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN) (\u201cSoundHound\u201d), a global leader in voice and agentic AI. The parties have entered into a non-binding letter of intent regarding a proposed strategic partnership involving the integration of SoundHound\u2019s advanced agentic voice AI capabilities into Richtech Robotics\u2019 robotic systems, with the goal of enabling a more natural, real-time human-robot interaction within hospitality and service environments. The initial phase of the proposed partnership kicks off with a demonstration of an interactive beverage service featuring Richtech\u2019s Scorpion robot powered with SoundHound\u2019s voice AI system.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The demonstration will be held during the 2026 National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show taking place May 16\u201319, 2026 in Chicago at booth # 6857. The activation will showcase a fully integrated, end-to-end voice ordering and robotic fulfillment system designed for real-world restaurant and hospitality environments. Richtech Robotics will also maintain a separate booth at the show featuring its humanoid robot ADAM, which will be making noodles in a live demonstration. This activation will be located at Richtech Robotics\u2019 booth #3885.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cWe believe this proposed partnership marks the end of the era of task-oriented robots, ushering in the age of robots that actually engage,\u201d said Richtech Robotics\u2019 CEO Wayne Huang. \u201cBy embedding SoundHound\u2019s &#8216;ears and brain&#8217; into our platforms, we believe we\u2019re making automation feel humanized. This transcends the idea of a mere upgrade, with the goal of creating a seamless, scalable service experience that feels natural to every customer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The companies are also pursuing broader commercial opportunities, including co-marketing, bundled solutions, and potential subscription-based Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) offerings.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cThe future of hospitality is where high-tech meets high-touch,\u201d said SoundHound Chief Product Officer and Co-founder, James Hom \u201cPairing our conversational intelligence with Richtech Robotics\u2019 hardware allows us to close the loop between a spoken order and physical fulfillment. We\u2019re eager to show the industry how agentic voice AI can turn a routine transaction into a truly dynamic customer experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"start\">\n        <b>About Richtech Robotics <\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Richtech Robotics develops advanced robotic solutions and the data infrastructure that makes its robots more intelligent. Guided by three strategic pillars \u2014 Industrial, Commercial, and Data Services \u2014 Richtech Robotics aims to deliver dependable automation, consistent service performance, and continuous AI-driven improvement at scale. From factory floors to hospitality venues, our robots work alongside people to enhance efficiency, precision, and quality. 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Its agentic platform, OASYS, is a self-learning, orchestrated AI system where organizations can build and deploy conversational AI agents to handle transactions, tasks, and workflows on behalf of customers and employees. Built on proprietary technology backed by 400+ patents and years of AI research, SoundHound serves leading brands across industries including automotive, financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and more. It powers millions of products and processes billions of interactions annually for enterprise customers worldwide. Learn more at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=KwqWlkBlPVsuU8Qzvt7483UbY-WzJsQcc011boSN-unYR3FPfFFiIQNxVsoMEgO7a3i95EwWC0U8dcLQf_3U4OER2HK1f56Gb5vc99FUtQA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.soundhound.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Forward Looking Statements<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cforecast,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d and \u201cintend,\u201d among others. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">These forward-looking statements are based on Richtech Robotics\u2019 current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the parties\u2019 ability to negotiate and execute a definitive agreement, risks related to the ability of the parties to deliver the anticipated benefits of the proposed partnership to clients, and risks related to Richtech Robotics\u2019 ability to realize the benefits of the proposed collaboration described herein. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Richtech Robotics\u2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d) on January 20, 2026, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Richtech Robotics\u2019 forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible for Richtech Robotics to predict those events or how they may affect Richtech Robotics. If a change to the events and circumstances reflected in Richtech Robotics\u2019 forward-looking statements occurs, Richtech Robotics\u2019 business, financial condition and operating results may vary materially from those expressed in Richtech Robotics\u2019 forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Richtech Robotics assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Contacts:<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Investors: <br \/>CORE IR <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=TNdmcn0MMRqVRuHGKV6AyEIrdC9qusTTY68P0Xj_kbu4AX6nMDKRlQ-DygcijQV5Wil3LdpR4QPVDuUhHS96Dqm9l6cA5XavXXVNDcTl35khid7jbuC-bxj9AGCjZWAN\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>investors@richtechrobotics.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Media: <br \/>Kelsey Romero <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=azQZGYjgBmrax3Z9KgLnTLsCT-PnNXKWbdZEqm2eu-kb0H1qAzQIpVag1QlCxwU49TCwRUCpxv66DAI4XFPLw5Sa6yF7PEyW_SEspqRRtA6kmkQLXNFYbJsPkQ-quXUN\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>press@richtechrobotics.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTcxNDE3OSM3NTg2NDU1IzUwMDEyMTgyMA==\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/NDRjNWFlYzYtZDZlZS00MjY4LWE3MjktNGJkZDM3NTRkOGNhLTUwMDEyMTgyMC0yMDI2LTA1LTA2LWVu\/tiny\/Richtech-Robotics-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAS VEGAS, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (\u201cRichtech Robotics\u201d), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven robotic solutions, today announces a prospective partnership with SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN) (\u201cSoundHound\u201d), a global leader in voice and agentic AI. The parties have entered into a non-binding letter of intent regarding a proposed strategic partnership involving the integration of SoundHound\u2019s advanced agentic voice AI capabilities into Richtech Robotics\u2019 robotic systems, with the goal of enabling a more natural, real-time human-robot interaction within hospitality and service environments. The initial phase of the proposed partnership kicks off with a demonstration of an interactive beverage service featuring Richtech\u2019s Scorpion robot powered with SoundHound\u2019s voice AI system. The demonstration will be held &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/richtech-robotics-and-soundhound-ai-to-debut-live-voice-enabled-robotic-beverage-experience-at-joint-showcase-during-2026-national-restaurant-association-show-in-chicago\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Richtech Robotics and SoundHound AI to Debut Live, Voice-Enabled Robotic Beverage Experience at Joint Showcase During 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-958879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Richtech Robotics and SoundHound AI to Debut Live, Voice-Enabled Robotic Beverage Experience at Joint Showcase During 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/richtech-robotics-and-soundhound-ai-to-debut-live-voice-enabled-robotic-beverage-experience-at-joint-showcase-during-2026-national-restaurant-association-show-in-chicago\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Richtech Robotics and SoundHound AI to Debut Live, Voice-Enabled Robotic Beverage Experience at Joint Showcase During 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"LAS VEGAS, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Richtech Robotics Inc. 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