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

Las Vegas, NV – January 6, 2026: Universal Robots (UR), part of Teradyne Robotics, and Robotiq have unveiled a groundbreaking robotic palletizing solution at CES 2026 today in collaboration with Siemens. The joint demonstration in Las Vegas highlights how advanced robotics and digital twin technology can accelerate industrial transformation for manufacturers worldwide.

The solution combines Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell with Universal Robots’ UR20 robot arm, integrated into Siemens’ automation hardware and new Digital Twin Composer software – launched at the event. Visitors to the Siemens booth #8725 in the LVCC North Hall will experience a digital-meets-physical showcase, where a fully simulated palletizing cell is rendered photo-realistically in real time and paired with a live hardware demonstration.

“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.”

Designed to support a company’s operational needs, the system palletizes boxes of chips and beverages, leveraging digital twin analytics to optimize gripper performance and suction points dynamically.  With data captured using Siemens’ Industrial Edge hardware, and then streamed to Siemens’ Insights Hub Copilot, the demonstrator provides real-time insights into cell behavior, reinforcing the theme of ‘digital AI meets physical AI’ and presents it in a real-time photorealistic environment built using Siemens’ new 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.”

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CES attendees can also experience Universal Robots in action in a joint demonstration with SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) at the Advanced Manufacturing Showcase in Central Hall #15425.

• CES 2026, Consumer Electronics Show
• Dates: January 6 - 9, 2026, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Location: Siemens Booth #8725 in the LVCC North Hall