Universal Robots, Robotiq, and Siemens Unveil Integrated Palletizing System at CES 2026

Universal Robots A/S, Robotiq Inc., and Siemens AG have collaborated to showcase an innovative robotic palletizing system at CES 2026, demonstrating how digital twin technology can optimize industrial automation.

Collaborative Innovation in Industrial Automation

The showcased system combines Robotiq’s PAL Ready palletizing cell with Universal Robots’ UR20 force- and power-limited robot arm, integrated with Siemens’ automation hardware and new Digital Twin Composer software. Designed for practical application, the system palletizes boxes of chips and beverages while utilizing digital twin analytics to dynamically optimize gripper performance and suction points.

Stuart McCutcheon, global vice president of sales and customer success at Siemens Digital Industries, highlighted this collaboration as an exemplary integration of “advanced automation and real-time digital twins with the power of industrial AI.”

Digital Twin Technology at the Core

The demonstration leverages Siemens’ Industrial Edge hardware to capture data, which is then streamed to its Insights Hub Copilot for real-time analysis of cell behavior. This information is presented in a photorealistic environment built using Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer.

Samuel Bouchard, CEO of Robotiq, emphasized how this collaboration showcases the potential of “lean palletizing combined with cutting-edge digital twin technology” to help companies enhance efficiency and adaptability.

Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer

A key component of the demonstration is Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer, which builds industrial metaverse environments at scale. This software enables organizations to:

• Apply industrial AI, simulation, and real-time physical data for virtual decision-making
• Combine 2D and 3D data with physical real-time information
• Create secure, photorealistic visual scenes using NVIDIA Omniverse libraries
• Rapidly build and maintain global environments containing all aspects of product or production data
• Visualize and iterate on products, processes, or factories before physical construction

Jean-Pierre Hathout, president of Teradyne Robotics (Universal Robots’ parent company), noted that the integration demonstrates “how digital and physical innovation can work hand in hand to transform production environments and deliver measurable ROI.”

Practical Applications

The system represents a significant advancement in industrial automation, offering manufacturers practical tools to optimize operations, innovate faster, and improve efficiency. The digital twin technology allows for real-time insights and adjustments, potentially reducing downtime and increasing productivity in manufacturing settings.

CES attendees can view this demonstration at Siemens’ booth (No. 8725) in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, where they can witness firsthand how the industrial metaverse concept is being brought to practical application.