# Control the Robot

Once [connected](https://docs.robpod.cloud/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot), you can take control of the robot inside Robpod Studio using the ![](https://175138337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fvxlh3prlGsBGF30oqbYW%2Fuploads%2FDnKyoJkdTUzisxQHgTVu%2Frefresh_robot.png?alt=media\&token=2c94047b-b682-4c5d-a5c4-58667f35f478) **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 ](https://docs.robpod.cloud/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot)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="https://175138337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fvxlh3prlGsBGF30oqbYW%2Fuploads%2Fg3C0ZQOCy4EjDNhR1FiT%2Fimmagine.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a4d943c0-4960-47cd-bad9-147ffd27803e" alt="" data-size="line"> / <img src="https://175138337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fvxlh3prlGsBGF30oqbYW%2Fuploads%2FvpykcLUcQJhybkgf9owi%2Fimmagine.png?alt=media&#x26;token=cda23c00-28dc-4956-8fed-883dfbbd324a" alt="" data-size="line"> icon.&#x20;
4. Click on ![](https://175138337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fvxlh3prlGsBGF30oqbYW%2Fuploads%2FDnKyoJkdTUzisxQHgTVu%2Frefresh_robot.png?alt=media\&token=2c94047b-b682-4c5d-a5c4-58667f35f478) **Reload Robot** to power it on.

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{% tab title="Universal Robots CB series" %}
Universal Robot CB series do not require to obtain an operational grant.

You can take control of the robot simply clicking on the ![](https://175138337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fvxlh3prlGsBGF30oqbYW%2Fuploads%2FDnKyoJkdTUzisxQHgTVu%2Frefresh_robot.png?alt=media\&token=2c94047b-b682-4c5d-a5c4-58667f35f478) *Reload Robot* icon.

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

1. [Connect ](https://docs.robpod.cloud/robot/robot-toolbar/connect-the-robot)the robot.
2. Click on ![](https://175138337-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fvxlh3prlGsBGF30oqbYW%2Fuploads%2FDnKyoJkdTUzisxQHgTVu%2Frefresh_robot.png?alt=media\&token=2c94047b-b682-4c5d-a5c4-58667f35f478) **Reset Robot** to ask for robot control.
3. On robot teach pendant click on **Accept** to transfer robot control.

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