Motorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theatro Labs, Inc. Texas-based Theatro manufactures AI and voice-powered communication and digital workflow software for frontline workers.
Motorola Solutions and Theatro expect to integrate complementary workflows across Motorola Solutions’ portfolio of technologies, including body cameras, fixed video, panic buttons and radios, to provide new value-added services to existing customers while expanding growth opportunities in industries such as hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and education.
Theatro serves well-known US retailers across a broad range of merchant categories. Its software-as-a-service platform, purposefully designed for frontline workers, provides a suite of collaboration applications that deliver information in real time to help improve their productivity and physical safety.
Using conversational language through a wearable device, users can ask Theatro’s AI voice assistant for guidance to assist customers, check inventory and pricing, and communicate with other team members. The technology can help accelerate employees’ work processes and product knowledge.
Theatro’s software also integrates with video security cameras to identify potential theft or safety threats, and proactively alert employees on the store floor.
“With Theatro, we are continuing to invest in innovative technologies that purposefully apply AI to protect employees while automating how they work and improving their service to customers,” said Motorola EVP and Chief Technology Officer Mahesh Saptharishi.
“We’re thrilled to be joining Motorola Solutions to enable even more capabilities that help team members remain safe while delivering their best work every day,” said Theatro CEO Chris Todd.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, following receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The parties did not disclose the terms of the transaction.
