Webinar: How digital twins and simulation add nuance to robotic developments and deployments

Planning and visualization allow robot developers, designers and engineers to fine-tune various elements of their hardware and software, without ever handling the physical materials. Simulation provides integral data for a plethora of permutations and combinations.

And digital twins enable operators to oversee operations from anywhere in the world. As these technologies continue to evolve, their use in preparing for and deploying robotics and automation will continue to grow.

In this roundtable webinar, panelists will discuss the emergence of digital twins and simulation technologies and their relation to the robotics ecosystem.

Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 3:00 P.M. EST/12:00 P.M. PST

Questions to be addressed in the program include: 

• How has the level of precision in digital twin and simulation environments provided more context for robot designers and engineers?

• What role has AI (generative and physical) played in the evolution of digital twins and simulation?

• Are electrical and/or computational limitations limiting who can utilize these technologies?

About the speakers

Raj Sadhukha
Sr. Director Consulting, Delivery & Product Management, Dassault Systèmes

Raj Sadhukha is a Senior Director of Consulting, Delivery & Product Manager at Dassault Systèmes. Raj has 16 years of experience in Product Lifecycle Management across a variety of roles spanning technical domain expertise to line-of-business responsibilities. Raj brings Virtual Product Development expertise, cross-industry know-how, management consulting acumen, executive communication and a fresh take on leadership focused on raising the bar through positivity/diversity/ sustainability. Raj is currently leading the transformation of Dassault Systèmes’ North American professional services organization toward high-growth, high-performance, high-end technology consulting focused on helping customers realize the value of their investments in Dassault Systèmes Virtual Twin Experiences.

Adrian Negoita
Co-Founder & CTO, Dexory

Adrian has overall responsibility for the technology strategy for Dexory, using his extensive practical experience and academic knowledge in full-stack engineering (system architecture, programming, software/hardware) to bring the company’s vision to life. Working closely with the business side of the company to truly understand customer needs and expectations and transfer these into product features, he is responsible for the design, development and implementation of Dexory's robotics and AI solutions by combining hardware and software integration in one platform.

Chris Matthieu
VP, Developer Ecosystem, RealSense

Chris Matthieu is VP, Developer Ecosystem at RealSense, where he helps shape strategy, identify emerging tech trends and engage developers and enterprise customers. A serial entrepreneur and technologist, Chris has founded and successfully exited multiple startups in AI-driven robotics, IoT and the metaverse - building companies acquired by Magic Leap, Citrix and others. Previously, he served as Entrepreneur in Residence at Intel, helping incubate new ventures. A lifelong coder and innovation advocate, Chris is passionate about empowering developers to turn ideas into market-defining solutions.

Tim Culverhouse
Editorial Director, Robotics 24/7

Tim is the Editorial Director of Robotics247.com. His mission is to provide valuable information and insights to robotics professionals and decision-makers, and to help them solve business challenges. He is a creative, deadline-driven and detail-oriented storyteller.

Submit a question now or ask it during the live broadcast.