Robotiq announced the launch of IQ, an AI-enabled platform designed to accelerate robotic Workcell integration by transforming unstructured project information, 3D site scans, and production requirements into validated robotic Workcell designs. The platform aims to help manufacturers and system integrators move away from traditional manual, expert-driven integration processes and toward a more automated and scalable approach.
According to the company, IQ captures automation project data from multiple sources, coordinates engineering workflows, and generates validated Workcell designs using real customer inputs and deployment knowledge derived from thousands of previous factory installations. The platform is intended to reduce project complexity, shorten deployment timelines, and improve predictability for manufacturers pursuing automation initiatives.
IQ addresses common challenges associated with robotic Workcell integration, where factors such as production requirements, factory layouts, throughput goals, product variations, and site-specific conditions can create delays and inefficiencies when information is fragmented or incomplete. By consolidating project data into a coordinated digital workflow, the platform helps engineering teams streamline discovery, design, and validation processes.
The platform includes several core capabilities:
- Automated data capture through voice notes, legacy file uploads, and 3D site scanning.
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AI-enabled project coordination that aligns manufacturer requirements, partner capabilities, and Robotiq engineering expertise.
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Simulation and design validation using digital twin models generated from 3D scans to verify Workcell performance before deployment.
IQ is initially available for robotic palletizing applications, where Robotiq has standardized hardware, software workflows, and deployment processes. The company plans to expand the Automatic Integration model to additional robotic applications over time.
Robotiq said the platform is designed to enhance the capabilities of its partner network rather than replace it. Partners can use IQ to gather project information, collaborate with customers and Robotiq experts, apply deployment best practices, and provide more consistent support throughout the lifecycle of installed Workcells.
The company is showcasing IQ at the Robotiq User Conference (RUC) 2026, where it is demonstrating how partners can move from project intake to an operational Workcell in as little as 24 hours. The demonstration highlights the use of AI-powered data extraction, 3D environment scanning, performance simulation, and deployment preparation within a unified workflow.
Robotiq said the launch reflects its broader vision of Automatic Integration, where robotic Workcells are generated from connected inputs, standardized components, partner expertise, and proven deployment knowledge to make automation faster and more scalable for manufacturers.
KEY QUOTES:
“Automation does not scale when integration remains manual. With IQ, we are moving from manually engineering robotic systems one project at a time to automatically generating Workcells from real customer inputs, Robotiq components, AI, and proven know-how from thousands of past projects. For manufacturers, this means a clearer path to automation: fewer surprises, faster decisions, more predictable performance, and better financial justification, including in many 1-shift operations.
IQ does not replace partner expertise. It amplifies this expertise to accelerate and scale projects. Manufacturers need local partners who understand their production reality and can provide the installation capacity and support needed to keep lines running. IQ gives those partners better information, better coordination, and a clearer path from opportunity to running system.”
Samuel Bouchard, CEO, Robotiq
