# UR5e FT sensor read error using ur\_rtde

**URL:** <https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur5e-ft-sensor-read-error-using-ur-rtde/37692>\
**Category:** Technical Questions\
**Created:** [December 16, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur5e-ft-sensor-read-error-using-ur-rtde/37692 "2024-12-16T13:10:44Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 16, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.universal-robots.com/t/ur5e-ft-sensor-read-error-using-ur-rtde/37692/1 "2024-12-16T13:10:44Z")

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Hello,

I’ve met a problem using rtde\_r.getActualTCPForce() to read the output of the inner FT sensor of UR5e. The output value flashes even when there is no contact. I am wondering how to solve this issue. Below is the output force on z axis when there is no contact.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/universal_robots/original/2X/b/bee11c34dbb3097db3cc4099012b8e9cefd5ddb1.png)

Thanks!