ROBOTIQ — Canada | Collaborative Robotics & Industrial Automation Solutions

Smart Tech Korea 2026 Company Showcase

Industry: Robotics • Industrial Automation • Collaborative Robots (Cobots) • Smart Manufacturing • Industry 4.0

Robotiq is a Canadian collaborative robotics manufacturer exhibiting at Smart Tech Korea 2026. Discover cobots, grippers, sensors, and automation solutions for global manufacturers. 

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Company Name

Robotiq

Founded

2008

Headquarters

Canada

Industry

Robotics & Industrial Automation

Specialization

Collaborative Robotics (Cobots), Industrial Automation Solutions, End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT), Robotic Applications, and Intelligent Manufacturing Technologies

Global Presence

Serving customers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets

Global Partner Network

300+ partners worldwide supporting automation adoption and customer solutions

Core Focus

Helping manufacturers automate tasks through easy-to-use robotic solutions and collaborative automation technologies

Company Motto

Intelligence Made Physical

Smart Tech Korea is an international trade exhibition held in South Korea bringing together industrial automation companies, robotics manufacturers, smart factory solution providers, and technology buyers from across Asia and global markets. The event connects manufacturers, systems integrators, procurement teams, and technology companies with suppliers, integrators, and industrial partners.

Robotiq's participation reflects the company's core focus on collaborative robotics and industrial automation, offering manufacturers practical, deployable solutions — from robotic grippers and tactile sensors to complete automation workcells — for exactly the kind of smart factory transformation Smart Tech Korea showcases.

Founded in 2008, Robotiq is a global robotics and industrial automation company dedicated to helping manufacturers improve productivity, increase operational flexibility, and empower employees through intelligent automation.

Robotiq's mission is simple:

Free human hands from repetitive tasks.

Building on this vision, the company is now extending automation beyond repetitive manual work by developing Automatic Integration, enabling manufacturers to simplify the deployment of collaborative robots and accelerate automation projects.

Operating under its company philosophy, "Intelligence Made Physical," Robotiq combines intelligent software, industrial-grade hardware, and proven deployment expertise to deliver automation solutions that are easier to implement, faster to deploy, and highly adaptable across a wide range of manufacturing environments.

Today, Robotiq serves customers worldwide through offices in North America and Europe, a dedicated APAC team, and a global ecosystem of more than 300 certified partners supporting manufacturers across multiple industries.

Robotiq solutions are ideal for:

• Manufacturing companies

• Factory owners

• Systems integrators

• Automation engineers

• Warehouse operators

• Logistics companies

• Electronics manufacturers

• Automotive manufacturers

• Food manufacturers

• Packaging companies

• Medical device manufacturers

• Industry 4.0 adopters

Product Portfolio

Robotiq's product ecosystem is built around three core categories designed to simplify collaborative robot deployment and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Complete Automation Workcells

Turnkey collaborative robot solutions designed for rapid deployment and predictable implementation.

PAL Ready

The world's first copilot-driven collaborative robot palletizing solution designed for rapid deployment and simplified automation.

Key Benefits:

• Easy deployment

• AI-assisted palletizing

• Fast installation

• Reduced implementation time

• Flexible production environments

Applications:

• Warehousing

• Logistics

• Manufacturing

• Packaging

• Distribution Centers

PAL Series

Complete palletizing workcells engineered to improve production throughput while reducing repetitive manual labor.

Machine Tending

Collaborative robot solutions designed to automate repetitive machine loading and unloading operations.

Screwdriving Automation

Intelligent collaborative screwdriving systems that improve precision, repeatability, and manufacturing consistency.

Components

Adaptive Grippers Category: End-of-Arm Tooling Applications: Assembly, Pick & Place, Machine Tending, Packaging

Vacuum Grippers Category: End-of-Arm Tooling Applications: Material Handling, Packaging, Bin Picking

Force Torque Sensors Category: Industrial Sensors Applications: Precision Assembly, Quality Inspection, Process Control

Wrist Cameras Category: Industrial Vision Applications: Vision Inspection, Pick & Place, Quality Control

TSF-85 Tactile Sensor Fingertips Category: Tactile Sensing Technology Applications: Precision Assembly, Material Handling, Electronics Manufacturing, Quality Inspection

Software & Intelligent Automation

Robotiq combines hardware with intelligent software to simplify robot deployment and operation.

IQ Platform

Transforms robotic components and deployment expertise into predictable automation workcells, helping manufacturers reduce deployment complexity.

Contact Core

Provides the contact intelligence layer powering Physical AI models for collaborative robotics applications.

Robotiq solutions are commonly deployed for:

• Pick and Place

• Palletizing

• Machine Tending

• Assembly

• Packaging

• Quality Inspection

• Material Handling

• Screwdriving

• Bin Picking

• CNC Loading

• Vision Inspection

The TSF-85 introduces advanced tactile sensing capabilities, enabling collaborative robots to better understand physical interaction with objects, improving precision, adaptability, and process reliability.

Applications include:

• Precision Assembly

• Material Handling

• Electronics Manufacturing

• Quality Inspection

• Intelligent Automation

Why Collaborative Robotics Matter

Manufacturers worldwide are facing increasing labor shortages, rising production costs, and growing demand for flexible manufacturing.

Collaborative robotics help companies improve productivity, reduce repetitive manual work, increase operational safety, and accelerate digital transformation while allowing employees to focus on higher-value tasks.

Robotiq solutions support manufacturers across numerous industries including:

• Automotive

• Electronics

• Aerospace

• Food & Beverage

• Consumer Goods

• Packaging

• Warehousing & Logistics

• Industrial Manufacturing

• Medical Device Manufacturing

• Smart Factories

Manufacturers worldwide choose Robotiq because of its focus on practical, scalable automation solutions.

Key advantages include:

• Faster automation deployment

• Simplified collaborative robot integration

• Increased manufacturing productivity

• Reduced repetitive manual work

• Flexible production capabilities

• AI-powered workflow optimization

• Global technical support

• Extensive certified partner network

• Proven industrial automation expertise

Robotiq combines in-house engineering, precision manufacturing, and global deployment infrastructure to deliver reliable, scalable automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide.

Engineering & Product Development
Robotiq's R&D team designs and develops its own hardware and software from the ground up, including adaptive grippers, tactile sensors, force torque sensors, and the IQ software platform. This in-house engineering approach allows Robotiq to maintain tight quality control and continuously iterate on product performance based on real-world manufacturing feedback.

Manufacturing & Quality Systems
Robotiq's end-effectors, sensors, and robotic workcells are produced under a certified ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ensuring consistent manufacturing standards across its full product range. Components are further validated against ISO 10218-2:2025 and ISO/TS 15066 collaborative robot safety standards, along with CE, RoHS, and REACH compliance for international markets.

Global Deployment & Support Infrastructure
With physical offices in North America and Europe, a dedicated APAC team, and a network of more than 300 certified partners worldwide, Robotiq supports manufacturers through every stage of automation adoption — from initial consultation and system design to installation, training, and ongoing technical support.

Scalability
Robotiq's product architecture is designed to scale from single-component upgrades (such as adding an adaptive gripper to an existing robot arm) to complete turnkey automation workcells, allowing manufacturers of varying sizes and automation maturity levels to adopt collaborative robotics at their own pace.

Business Capacity
As a company operating since 2008, Robotiq has established repeatable, proven deployment processes across industries including automotive, electronics, food and beverage, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing — reflecting the operational maturity needed to support both first-time cobot adopters and large-scale industrial deployments.

Robotiq welcomes opportunities with:

• Industrial Distributors

• Automation Integrators

• Manufacturing Partners

• OEMs

• System Integrators

• Industrial Equipment Suppliers

• Technology Partners

• Research Institutions

• Manufacturing Consultants

Robotiq has received industry recognition for innovation, education, and leadership within collaborative robotics and industrial automation.

Highlights include:

• Robotics & Automation News Award

• Global recognition for collaborative robot innovation

• Leadership in industrial automation education

• Advanced end-effector and robotic workcell technologies

Recent Media Coverage

Robotiq continues expanding its presence throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Recent Korean media coverage includes:

• VentureSquare Korea

• Industry News Korea

Featured Videos

✓ PAL Ready Demonstration 

✓ TSF-85 in Action 

✓ Machine Tending 

✓ Robotiq Overview 

✓ IQ Platform

Official Channels

Connect with Robotiq:   

Visit their official website, or follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest in collaborative robotics and industrial automation. 

Robotiq is featured on Avalinks as part of our Smart Tech Korea 2026 exhibitor coverage, helping manufacturers, buyers, distributors, sourcing professionals, and strategic partners continue discovering innovative automation solutions long after the exhibition has concluded.

Unlike traditional exhibition listings that disappear after an event, Avalinks provides long-term digital visibility through SEO, AI discoverability, and global business indexing — ensuring companies like Robotiq remain part of the conversation buyers are having year-round, not just during the show itself.

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What is Robotiq known for? 

Robotiq is known for developing collaborative robot (cobot) solutions, including end-of-arm tooling, industrial-grade sensors, and turnkey automation workcells that help manufacturers deploy automation quickly and reliably. The company operates under the philosophy "Intelligence Made Physical," combining hardware and software to make automation more accessible.

What industries use Robotiq solutions?

 Robotiq's solutions are used across a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, aerospace, food and beverage, consumer goods, packaging, warehousing and logistics, industrial manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, and smart factories.

What is PAL Ready? 

PAL Ready is Robotiq's copilot-driven collaborative robot palletizing solution, recognized as the world's first of its kind. It's designed for fast, predictable deployment in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution center environments.

What are collaborative robots (cobots)? 

Collaborative robots, or cobots, are robots designed to work safely alongside human operators in shared workspaces, unlike traditional industrial robots that typically operate in isolated, caged environments. Robotiq develops both cobot components and complete cobot-based workcells.

What is the TSF-85 Tactile Sensor? 

The TSF-85 is Robotiq's tactile sensor fingertip technology, which gives collaborative robots advanced tactile sensing capabilities. This allows robots to better understand physical interaction with objects, improving precision in tasks like precision assembly, material handling, electronics manufacturing, and quality inspection.

Is Robotiq ISO certified?

 Yes. Robotiq holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management System, and its components comply with ISO 10218-2:2025 and ISO/TS 15066 collaborative robot safety standards, along with CE, RoHS, and REACH compliance for European markets.

Where is Robotiq headquartered? 

Robotiq is headquartered in Canada, with additional physical offices in North America and Europe, plus a dedicated team serving the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

What is Automatic Integration? 

Automatic Integration is Robotiq's initiative to extend automation beyond repetitive manual manufacturing tasks by simplifying the integration process itself, helping manufacturers deploy collaborative robots and automation projects faster and with less complexity.

How can manufacturers deploy Robotiq solutions? 

Manufacturers can deploy Robotiq's solutions through its complete automation workcells (such as PAL Ready for palletizing), individual components like adaptive grippers and sensors, or its IQ software platform, which helps translate components and deployment expertise into predictable, ready-to-use automation workcells. Robotiq's global partner network also supports local deployment and integration.

Does Robotiq have partners in Asia? 

Yes. Robotiq maintains a dedicated team serving the APAC region and is part of a global network of more than 300 certified partners, supporting manufacturers across Asia and other international markets, including recent expansion efforts covered by Korean industry media.

What makes Robotiq different from other automation providers? 

Robotiq combines industrial-grade hardware, intelligent software, and deployment expertise into a single ecosystem, allowing manufacturers to move from components to fully functional automation workcells more predictably. Its focus on ease of deployment, adaptability, and global support differentiates it from providers offering hardware or software in isolation.

Where can I learn more about Robotiq? 

Visit Robotiq's official website at robotiq.com, or connect with their global team through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube to learn more about their collaborative robotics and industrial automation solutions.

Explore Robotiq

Interested in collaborative robotics, industrial automation, AI-powered manufacturing, or intelligent workcell solutions?

Visit Robotiq's official website to learn more about their technologies, connect with their global team, or discover how collaborative robotics can improve productivity within your manufacturing operations.