# Get Local/Remote Mode of robot via Primary/Secondary or RTDE interface

**URL:** <https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/get-local-remote-mode-of-robot-via-primary-secondary-or-rtde-interface/17545>\
**Category:** Robot Communication\
**Created:** [November 11, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/get-local-remote-mode-of-robot-via-primary-secondary-or-rtde-interface/17545 "2021-11-11T13:13:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![michael.hofmann](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5e9695/32.png) [@michael.hofmann](https://forum.universal-robots.com/u/michael.hofmann)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2021, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/get-local-remote-mode-of-robot-via-primary-secondary-or-rtde-interface/17545/3 "2021-11-12T08:06:15Z")

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Thank you.

i tested it, and is working.

i found also the following thread, describing the issue. sorry, i haven’t found them, or misread them:

> [@Release of URCap SDK 1.9.0, PolyScope 5.6 and 3.12](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/release-of-urcap-sdk-1-9-0-polyscope-5-6-and-3-12/5763):
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> Dear valued developers, Universal Robots is delighted to announce, that we are now releasing a new software, to continuously deliver more value to you and our customers.The new release consist of: PolyScope 5.6.0 for e-Series PolyScope 3.12.0 for CB3 URCap SDK 1.9.0 including URCap API 1.9.0 for both platforms Key features The key features in this release is: Drivers URCap Gripper Drivers Support for Grip Detection and Release Detection See updated example “Advanced Gripper” for implem…

Never the less, a flag with RTDE or Primary-Interface would be nice. Now I have to poll the robot to know what is happening.

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