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NEW
YORK, April 10, 2025 /CNW/ -- Facing
ongoing labor shortages and rising consumer demands, the
hospitality and food service sectors are increasingly turning to
artificial intelligence (AI)-driven service robots. These
cutting-edge technologies are helping hotels, restaurants, and
cafes streamline operations, lower costs, and elevate customer
experiences. As the hospitality robotics market is expected to
surge to $65.4 billion by 2032
(https://ibn.fm/WxsRw), robotic
innovations are swiftly becoming central to addressing workforce
gaps and modernizing service delivery. Nightfood Holdings
Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) (profile) is
at the forefront of this evolution—not merely as a tech player, but
as a hospitality veteran. With operational oversight of more than
130 hotels and the development of over 50 properties,
Nightfood's leadership brings deep-rooted industry expertise,
enabling the company to implement robotic solutions with greater
agility and impact than many traditional technology firms. Other
companies committed to transforming their sectors through robotics
include
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:
AMZN), Intuitive Surgical
Inc. (NASDAQ:
ISRG), Richtech Robotics
Inc. (NASDAQ: RR) and Serve
Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:
SERV).
- AI-driven service robots are gaining momentum as a
game-changing tool in a range of different
industries.
- With a strong acquisition strategy in place,
Nightfood Holdings is focused on securing assets that support
scalable growth and broaden its reach in the hospitality
sector.
- Nightfood is also leveraging high-impact partnerships
to reinforce its leadership in the hospitality robotics
sector.
Redefining Hospitality with Robotic Innovation
As the hospitality and food-service sectors face mounting
challenges in 2025—most notably labor shortages and rising guest
expectations—industry leaders are turning to technology for
sustainable solutions. A report by the American Hotel & Lodging
Association reveals that 76% of hotels are still struggling to fill
staff roles, with many increasing wages and offering flexible work
arrangements to stay competitive (https://ibn.fm/ZtFz5).
To address these operational pressures, AI-driven service robots
are gaining momentum as a game-changing tool. From hotels to cafés,
these intelligent machines are streamlining workflows, cutting
costs, and elevating the customer experience. With the hospitality
robotics market projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.89% through 2032,
automation is quickly becoming a cornerstone of modern
hospitality.
Accelerating Growth with Key Acquisitions
Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF), a hospitality technology
and asset acquisition company, is making strategic moves to
redefine hotel operations through artificial intelligence and
targeted acquisitions. With a strong acquisition strategy in place,
the company is focused on securing assets that support scalable
growth and broaden its reach in the hospitality sector.
Recently, Nightfood finalized the acquisition of Skytech
Automated Solutions Inc., a company known for its AI-powered
service technologies tailored for hotels (https://ibn.fm/OtSEz).
Among its innovations is the Laundry Helper robot, which is already
being implemented in a growing number of hotel properties. With
Skytech's capabilities now integrated into Nightfood's platform,
the company plans to deliver full-scale automation—from
behind-the-scenes operations to direct guest interactions.
"Closing the Skytech acquisition represents a transformative
leap forward for Nightfood," said Nightfood Holdings chair
Jamie Steigerwald. "This strengthens
our ability to scale automation across the hospitality industry,
addressing key operational pain points such as labor shortages and
rising costs."
This move comes on the heels of Nightfood's acquisition of SWC
Group Inc., operating as CarryOutSupplies.com, through an all-stock
transaction (https://nnw.fm/EQSuy). CarryOut is a major
supplier of custom takeout packaging to the foodservice
industry.
According to company leadership, the addition of CarryOut brings
several advantages, including greater operational efficiency, an
expanded client base, and an enhanced product portfolio. "We are
thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of
CarryoutSupplies.com and excited for what we believe this
acquisition will allow Nightfood to accomplish," said Nightfood
Holdings CEO Sonny Wang. "This deal
not only strengthens our position in the foodservice industry but
also can drive immense value through operational efficiencies and
the integration of complementary products and services across
Nightfood's subsidiaries."
In a recent shareholder update, the company emphasized that
these acquisitions are central to its long-term strategic plan.
"These acquisitions highlight Nightfood's strategic vision,
positioning the company as a prominent innovator at the
intersection of advanced AI and hospitality automation,
significantly expanding its market presence and competitive
positioning. Nightfood continues actively evaluating further
strategic opportunities to enhance its innovative market
leadership, demonstrating a clear commitment to aggressive,
value-driven expansion," the update stated
(https://nnw.fm/yQena).
With its dual focus on cutting-edge automation and market-driven
acquisitions, Nightfood is carving out a distinctive role in the
evolving landscape of hospitality and service innovation.
Strengthening Leadership through Key
Partnerships
Acquisitions are only part of the Nightfood Holdings strategy.
The company is also eyeing key partnerships that will help it
strengthen its position as a leader in the hospitality robotic
space. Late last year, Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc., a
subsidiary of Nightfood Holdings, announced an exclusive
partnership with Bear Robotics Inc., a global leader in
AI-driven automation solutions (https://ibn.fm/qL1eP). Calling the
collaboration "a major milestone," the company noted that its
mission is to redefine the U.S. hospitality industry, beginning in
Greater Los Angeles and with plans
to expand nationwide.
"FHV is committed to advancing innovation within the hospitality
sector," stated Wang. "Our partnership with Bear Robotics will
redefine operational efficiency and service delivery, setting new
standards for the industry. We look forward to implementing these
AI-powered solutions in a dynamic and evolving market."
Expands Hospitality Innovation Through Strategic
Partnership
While acquisitions remain a vital component of Nightfood
Holdings Inc.'s (OTCQB: NGTF) growth strategy, the company is also
leveraging high-impact partnerships to reinforce its leadership in
the hospitality robotics sector. One of its most significant recent
collaborations is an exclusive agreement between its subsidiary,
Future Hospitality Ventures Holdings Inc. (FHV), and Bear Robotics
Inc., a global leader in AI-driven automation solutions
(https://nnw.fm/go8aC).
Announced late last year, the partnership marks a strategic move
to revolutionize hotel and restaurant operations with intelligent
service automation, starting in Greater
Los Angeles and with plans for a national rollout. Nightfood
described the agreement as "a major milestone" in its mission to
redefine the U.S. hospitality industry.
"FHV is committed to advancing innovation within the hospitality
sector," said Nightfood CEO Sonny
Wang. "Our partnership with Bear Robotics will redefine
operational efficiency and service delivery, setting new standards
for the industry. We look forward to implementing these AI-powered
solutions in a dynamic and evolving market."
As Nightfood continues to integrate advanced technologies and
expand its footprint, this partnership underscores the company's
forward-thinking approach to reshaping guest services through
automation and artificial intelligence.
Solidifying a Presence in a Transformative
Field
With the rapid expansion and innovation in the robotics
industry, several visionary companies are making significant moves
to solidify their presence in this transformative field. Through
investments in advanced technologies and strategic alliances, these
companies are positioning themselves as leaders in automation,
impacting industries from hospitality to supply chain.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) robotics
division, Amazon Robotics, was founded more than a decade ago
when Amazon acquired Massachusetts-based Kiva Systems in 2012.
Since then, Amazon has developed, produced, and deployed more
than 750,000 robots across its operations network
(https://ibn.fm/KpG6K). The scaling of these systems has
reached a new crescendo with the recent launch of
Amazon's next-generation, state-of-the-art fulfillment
center in Shreveport,
Louisiana, equipped with the latest innovations in robotics
to support employees who package and deliver customer orders. This
site uses eight different robotics systems that work in harmony to
support package fulfillment and delivery.
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG), a
global leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of
robotic-assisted surgery, announced the publication of two
peer-reviewed studies in Surgical Endoscopy, on its
first-of-its-kind Force Feedback technology incorporated in the da
Vinci 5 surgical system (https://ibn.fm/nVL4x). Force Feedback
technology allows surgeons to feel the forces applied to tissue
during surgery, such as pushing and pulling. These studies -
conducted in the pre-clinical setting using tissue models -
demonstrate its potential to reduce the amount of force placed on
tissue during surgery and enhance surgeon performance.
Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: RR),
a Nevada-based provider of AI-driven service robots, recently
announced the opening of its newest One
Kitchen restaurant in collaboration with Ghost Kitchens
America (https://ibn.fm/zGTYz). The Peachtree City,
Georgia, Walmart Supercenter One Kitchen is the third to
open as part of the two companies' partnership and first to feature
AI-driven service robot Scorpion. Richtech Robotics' Scorpion robot
will serve patrons a variety of coffees, milk teas, and fruit tea
drinks.
Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ: SERV), a leading
autonomous sidewalk delivery company, has announced the launch of
its service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area
(https://ibn.fm/QXOFW). This strategic expansion, in continued
partnership with Uber Eats, represents a major milestone
in Serve's plan to deploy 2,000 AI-powered delivery robots across
the U.S. by the end of 2025. Serve robots have begun
operating in the Uptown neighborhoods of Pearl, State
Thomas, West Village and South Routh, reaching more than
22,000 new households. Customers placing orders through
the Uber Eats app in these areas may now receive their
meal via Serve's autonomous delivery robots.
As robotics transforms the future of work and service, the
companies at the forefront are those that merge technological
advancements with specialized industry knowledge. The strategic
actions they take now are laying the groundwork for a more
efficient, automated, and intelligent future, solidifying their
positions as major influencers in the evolving robotics field.
For more information about Nightfood Holdings, visit
Nightfood Holdings Inc.
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