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Richtech Robotics and SoundHound AI to Debut Live, Voice-Enabled Robotic Beverage Experience at Joint Showcase During 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago
LAS VEGAS, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Richtech Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: RR) (“Richtech Robotics”), a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven robotic solutions, today announces a prospective partnership with SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN) (“SoundHound”), 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’s advanced agentic voice AI capabilities into Richtech Rob
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