Universal Robots, part of Teradyne Robotics, and Robotiq presented a collaborative robotic palletizing system at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, working with Siemens to demonstrate the integration of physical automation with digital twin software. The demonstration was shown at the Siemens booth in the LVCC North Hall.
The system combines Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell with Universal Robots’ UR20 robot arm and is integrated with Siemens automation hardware and its Digital Twin Composer software. The setup features a simulated palletizing cell rendered in real time alongside a live hardware installation, allowing visitors to observe both digital modeling and physical operation simultaneously.
According to Siemens, the demonstration is intended to show how manufacturers can use digital twins and industrial data to support operational planning and optimization. The palletizing system handles boxes of snack foods and beverages, using digital twin analysis to adjust gripper performance and suction points during operation. Data collected through Siemens Industrial Edge hardware is streamed to the company’s Insights Hub Copilot platform, where it is used to provide real-time visibility into system behavior.
“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 at Siemens Digital Industries.
Samuel Bouchard, chief executive officer of Robotiq, said the collaboration illustrates how palletizing systems can be paired with digital tools to support operational flexibility as production requirements change. Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of the Teradyne Robotics Group, said the integration of the UR20 robot, Robotiq’s palletizing cell, and Siemens’ automation software demonstrates how digital systems and industrial hardware can be deployed together within production environments.
