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# Control the Robot

Once [connected](/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot.md), you can take control of the robot inside Robpod Studio using the ![](/files/IS57pVhGPVcnBqQIMBxS) **Reload Robot** icon. This opeation will:

* Clear robot allarms that do not requires manual intervention
* Give power to the robot
* Disengage robot breaks

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Many robots require to acquire an operational grant before allowing to perform control actions. Check following guide with specific instructions for each supported robot brand.
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Universal Robot e-series requires to obtain an operational grant before controlling the robot.

1. [Connect ](/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot.md)the robot.
2. On robot teach pendant, go to **Settings -> System -> Remote Control** and enable remote control.
3. When you want to control the robot from Robpod Studio switch to **remote control mode** using <img src="/files/KkTgX2AG0XHT7NKWK3sH" alt="" data-size="line"> / <img src="/files/XdNYtMQqMjC0uSSF7DnR" alt="" data-size="line"> icon.&#x20;
4. Click on ![](/files/IS57pVhGPVcnBqQIMBxS) **Reload Robot** to power it on.

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Universal Robot CB series do not require to obtain an operational grant.

You can take control of the robot simply clicking on the ![](/files/IS57pVhGPVcnBqQIMBxS) *Reload Robot* icon.

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Universal Robots with Polyscope X requires to obtain an operational grant before controlling the robot.

1. [Connect ](/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot.md)the robot.
2. On robot teach pendant, go to **Safety Overview -> Model Selection** and select **Automatic** mode.

   <figure><img src="/files/YcELvhupwe0YNWcK24Vn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Then select **Remote** as Control Mode.

   <figure><img src="/files/FodNmwYJkO9F6PppBdDf" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Doosan Robotics cobots require to obtain an operational grant before controlling the robot.

1. [Connect ](/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot.md)the robot.
2. Click on ![](/files/IS57pVhGPVcnBqQIMBxS) **Reset Robot** to ask for robot control.
3. On robot teach pendant click on **Accept** to transfer robot control.

<figure><img src="/files/rrJgQvCdcSwqKo81x2pQ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

This will turn on robot servos and give robot control to Robpod Studio.
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