Learn URSCRIPT with Real Code Examples

Access the UR robot’s teach pendant or Polyscope interface

Connect to the robot controller via Ethernet or Wi-Fi

Create a new program or script file

Write URScript commands in the script editor

Upload and run the script on the robot

Connect robot to local network

Access UR teach pendant or web interface

Set robot speed, acceleration, and safety limits

Upload or create URScript programs

Run scripts with Polyscope simulation or live execution

URScript .script files

Polyscope program files

URCaps plugin files for extended functionality

Robot configuration (payload, speed limits)

External network control scripts

roslaunch ur_robot_driver … -> connect URScript with ROS

scp program.script -> upload script to UR controller

ssh ur@robot_ip -> access controller for manual script execution

urcontrol web interface -> manage scripts and robot state

simulator commands in URSim -> test scripts virtually

Polyscope GUI supports multiple languages

Script commands and comments can be localized

UR Academy tutorials available in multiple languages

Community resources are international

Web interface supports Unicode characters

Polyscope editor with simple syntax highlighting

URSim for remote learning and testing

Community tutorials and documentation available

Open API for Python, ROS, and network integration

UR Academy provides structured learning

Polyscope GUI for script editing and visualization

URSim software for virtual simulation

LEDs and tool lights for feedback

Optional external HMI displays

Minimal styling; focus on functional output

Variables store robot position, I/O states, and timing

Functions encapsulate repetitive tasks

Loops manage sequences of motions

Sensors trigger conditional actions

Robot controller manages safety states and errors

I/O states stored in variables

Robot pose and joint positions monitored

External sensors provide input for conditional logic

Logs can be exported via network or Polyscope

Persistent variables manage long-running workflows