Comparison · Restaurant Robots
Bear Robotics Servi vs OpenDroids — Comparison (2026)
Both are US-founded companies offering RaaS for restaurants — at different stages, with different ownership structures and compliance profiles.
Key Facts Before the Comparison
Bear Robotics: Founded 2017 (Redwood City, CA). LG Electronics acquired 51% controlling stake in January 2025. Servi Q launched May 2026 — handles 18-inch narrow aisles.
OpenDroids: US-assembled commercial service robots. NVIDIA Inception Program. Google DeepMind partnership. RaaS subscription, deployed in 30 days. 7 industry verticals.
Comparison Table
| Servi | Servi Q | OpenDroids | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | US-founded / LG subsidiary | US-founded / LG subsidiary | USA |
| FCC status | Verify assembly | Verify assembly | US-assembled |
| RaaS monthly | $999/mo+ | $999/mo+ | Contact for quote |
| Min. aisle | Standard | 18 inches | Contact for specs |
| Payload | 3 trays | 3 trays | Contact for specs |
| Industries | Restaurant, senior living | Restaurant, food courts | 7 industries |
| Support | Bear Robotics | Bear Robotics | OpenDroids direct |
The LG Acquisition Uncertainty
Product roadmap may shift to align with LG's CLOi strategy. Pricing and support could change. The "US company" identity is becoming more complex as LG (South Korean) assumes control. For 2–3 year robot program commitments, vendor trajectory matters.
The Servi Q Advantage
Servi Q handles 18-inch aisles — the narrowest minimum clearance in the restaurant robot category. If narrow aisles are your specific constraint, Servi Q addresses it better than most alternatives.
Who OpenDroids Is Better For
- Longer-term vendor relationship with clearer ownership and product control
- US-assembled hardware with confirmed domestic end product status
- Deployment across multiple industry verticals
- 24/7 US-based monitoring and support
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