Universal Robots and Robotiq, both part of the Teradyne Robotics ecosystem, have introduced a collaborative robotic palletizing system at CES 2026 in partnership with Siemens. The demonstration highlights how robotics, automation software, and digital twin technology can be combined to improve manufacturing efficiency.
The system integrates Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell with Universal Robots’ UR20 collaborative robot arm and Siemens automation hardware. It is connected to Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer software, which was introduced during the event.
Visitors at the Siemens booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s North Hall can observe both a physical robotic palletizing setup and a digital simulation of the same system operating in parallel. The simulation recreates the production cell in a photorealistic environment, allowing operators to analyze system performance in real time.
The demonstration involves palletizing boxes of packaged goods, such as chips and beverages. Data generated by the robotic cell is collected through Siemens’ Industrial Edge hardware and transferred to the Insights Hub Copilot platform, where operational performance can be analyzed.
The digital twin component allows manufacturers to simulate palletizing operations before implementing them on the factory floor. By modelling production cells digitally, companies can test layout changes, optimize gripping points, and adjust suction performance before deploying equipment.
Samuel Bouchard, Chief Executive Officer of Robotiq, said the collaboration demonstrates how palletizing automation can be adapted to changing production requirements while maintaining efficiency. Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of the Teradyne Robotics Group, noted that the integration of robotics hardware with advanced automation software and simulation tools enables manufacturers to evaluate and optimize production processes before physical deployment.
According to Siemens, the integration of robotics, automation platforms, and digital twin environments represents a growing trend in manufacturing, allowing production teams to better understand how equipment behaves under real-world operating conditions. The collaboration presented at CES 2026 demonstrates how robotic automation and simulation technologies can work together to support production planning, equipment optimization, and operational monitoring in manufacturing facilities.
