# Force sensor data output

**URL:** <https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/force-sensor-data-output/12679>\
**Category:** Technical Questions\
**Created:** [March 3, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/force-sensor-data-output/12679 "2021-03-03T06:22:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![anon90252048](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9a140/32.png) [@anon90252048](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon90252048)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2021, 6:22am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/force-sensor-data-output/12679/1 "2021-03-03T06:22:30Z")

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Hi All,

I’m trying to connect a force sensor to the UR16e control box and I want to get the force during the working process. But I don’t know how to do it. I’m using the URX to control the UR16e.  
Is there any function I can use to get the force data?

Sorry, I studied the UR16e several days aso.

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**Author:** ![sko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.universal-robots.com/sko/32/573_2.png) [@sko](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/sko)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/force-sensor-data-output/12679/2 "2021-03-12T14:47:44Z")

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Hi,

have you already taken a look at the [URScript Manual](https://www.universal-robots.com/download/manuals-e-series/script/script-manual-e-series-sw-59/)? (This is the current version at the moment. Please make sure to use the latest/fitting manual version)

The function _force()_ and _get\_tcp\_force()_ provide you with the current force data of the robot during a running program.

Alternatively you can use the different interfaces available on the robot for accessing the robot force data:

- [Client Interfaces](https://www.universal-robots.com/articles/ur/interface-communication/remote-control-via-tcpip/) on Port 30001/2/3
- [RTDE Interface](https://www.universal-robots.com/articles/ur/interface-communication/real-time-data-exchange-rtde-guide/) on Port 30004

sko

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**Author:** ![anon90252048](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e9a140/32.png) [@anon90252048](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/anon90252048)\
**Post date:** [March 12, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/force-sensor-data-output/12679/3 "2021-03-12T16:47:06Z")

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Hi,

Thank you!

Yes.

Right now, I think I know how to get it.

Best,

Yong

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**Author:** ![m.maarij](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@m.maarij](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/m.maarij)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/force-sensor-data-output/12679/4 "2025-06-28T00:14:41Z")

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Hi,

Although quite some time have passed but can you guide me about getting the real time force data from UR16e? I am also new to the process and I am planning to work on sheet forming of very thin aluminum using this robot.  
So I need to see the forming forces real time.

Your help and guidance will be appreciated.