Universal Robots and Robotiq showcase next-gen palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens

Universal Robots (UR), a part of Teradyne Robotics, together with Robotiq, has introduced a next-generation robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 in collaboration with Siemens. The joint showcase in Las Vegas demonstrates how the convergence of advanced robotics and digital twin technology can speed up industrial transformation for manufacturers around the world.

The solution brings together Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell and Universal Robots’ UR20 robot arm, seamlessly integrated with Siemens’ automation hardware and its newly launched Digital Twin Composer software. At the Siemens booth (#8725) in the LVCC North Hall, visitors can experience a digital-to-physical demonstration featuring a photo-realistic, real-time simulation of a palletizing cell alongside a live hardware setup.

“Our work with Robotiq and Universal Robots exemplifies what can happen when you mix together advanced automation and real-time digital twins with the power of industrial AI,” said Stuart McCutcheon, global vice president of sales and customer success, Siemens Digital Industries. “Siemens is proud to collaborate with Universal Robots and Robotiq to bring the industrial metaverse to life at CES and demonstrate how manufacturers can truly innovate faster, optimize operations and unlock new efficiencies.”

Digital twins meet real-world efficiency

Built to meet real-world operational requirements, the system palletizes boxes of snacks and beverages while using digital twin analytics to dynamically optimize gripper performance and suction point placement. Data captured through Siemens’ Industrial Edge hardware is streamed to Siemens’ Insights Hub Copilot, enabling real-time visibility into cell performance. This demonstration reinforces the concept of “digital AI meets physical AI,” showcased within a real-time, photorealistic environment created using Siemens’ newly introduced Digital Twin Composer software.

CEO of Robotiq, Samuel Bouchard, said, “This collaboration with Universal Robots and Siemens demonstrates how Lean Palletizing, combined with cutting-edge digital twin technology, can help companies boost efficiency and adapt quickly to changing demands."

Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of the Teradyne Robotics Group, said, “The seamless integration of our heavy-duty UR20 robot with Robotiq’s palletizing cell and Siemens’ advanced automation and software shows how digital and physical innovation can work hand-in-hand to transform production environments and deliver measurable ROI.”