SoundHound AI Partners With OpenTable To Launch Hands-Free In-Car Voice AI For Restaurant Reservations

SoundHound AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational AI, today announced a new partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, to launch a fully conversational in-vehicle voice AI reservations agent – as part of SoundHound's in-car voice commerce platform.

The new in-car AI agent allows drivers and passengers to find, select, and book restaurant reservations hands-free — all through natural voice commands in their car's infotainment system. It connects users to its network of over 60,000 restaurants worldwide, checks real-time availability, and secures reservations in moments, transforming what could be a multi-step process into a seamless, spoken interaction that elevates convenience for drivers on-the-go.

Example scenario:

• DRIVER: "I''m meeting a friend in Downtown Las Vegas. Could you recommend a popular upscale restaurant to reserve for dinner?"
• AI VOICE AGENT: "Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian Steakhouse @ The D Las Vegas fits that description. Reservations are available for 6pm and 7pm. Which time slot would you like to proceed with?"
• DRIVER: "Let's do it at 7 pm."
• AI VOICE AGENT: "Done. Reservation for two at 7:00 PM booked via OpenTable. Confirmation sent to your email. Do you want to navigate there?"