Learn URSCRIPT with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Move robot arm from home to pick location
Open/close gripper using digital outputs
Loop over multiple pick-and-place positions
Integrate UR robot with conveyor belt sensors
Custom trajectory following using waypoints
Troubleshooting
Check robot safety limits and joint positions
Ensure correct wiring for I/O devices
Monitor program execution via Polyscope logs
Use small test movements to verify paths
Validate network connections for external scripts
Testing Guide
Simulate movements in URSim before physical run
Test individual motion commands
Verify digital I/O connections
Check sensor integration
Validate full program workflow with safety margins
Deployment Options
Standalone execution on UR robot
Triggered via external PC or PLC over network
Integrated into collaborative robotic work cells
Used in lab research for automation experiments
Embedded in manufacturing automation lines
Tools Ecosystem
UR Polyscope Teach Pendant
URScript editor in Polyscope
External Python/ROS controllers with URScript API
URCaps software for custom extensions
URSim simulation environment
Integrations
ROS (Robot Operating System)
Vision systems (cameras, sensors)
Conveyor and AGV systems
Grippers and end-effectors
Industrial PLCs for process control
Productivity Tips
Test small script blocks before full program execution
Use URSim for safe simulation
Keep functions modular for reuse
Document I/O wiring and robot paths
Leverage UR Academy and community resources
Challenges
Understanding coordinate frames and tool offsets
Debugging physical robot paths safely
Integrating sensors with motion commands
Handling network communication with external systems
Ensuring human-robot safety in collaborative setups