Big news from LG Electronics: they’re doubling down on robotics! The South Korean tech giant just acquired an additional 30% stake in Bear Robotics, a California-based startup known for AI-powered server robots for restaurants. This move gives LG majority ownership at 51%, officially making Bear a part of the LG family.

While LG hasn’t revealed the exact price tag yet, reports suggest the deal’s worth $180 million, valuing Bear at $600 million. That’s a lot of investment for robots that deliver your food, but with founder John Ha—an ex-Google engineer and restaurateur—still leading the charge, LG is betting on some serious innovation.

Bear’s expertise lies in managing fleets of robots remotely, a perfect fit for LG’s vision of integrating these systems with their commercial and home robotics. LG has been quietly building a robotics empire for years, from airport guide robots to home hubs that can even hold a conversation.

With this deal, LG plans to develop a comprehensive software platform for robots across industries, setting the stage for a future where robots become central to how we live and work.

The message is clear: LG isn’t just investing in technology—they’re investing in the future. And that future might just serve you dinner!

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