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Operate the Real Arm · xArm 6

Operate the xArm 6 with UFACTORY Studio

This part is for the operator of the real arm. You run it from UFACTORY Studio, with the controls and programs it already has. You do not write or change a program here: that comes next, when you learn to program the arm. Practice each step in this site's simulator first, then do it on the arm with lab staff beside you. These seven pages are this arm's standard operating procedure.

Warning

Do not operate the arm until you have the training and authorization the lab requires, and lab staff have approved you to begin12. UFACTORY's manual says operators must be trained in UFACTORY Studio3.

What You Will Do

  • Operate the arm with its existing controls and programs: you may select and run an existing approved program, but not create or change one4.
  • The approved production task is IntelliMake's: the laser engraver run, with the 3D printer planned5.
  • In that task the xArm 6 at S6 handles parts after the laser engraver, routing them on to inspection, rework or shipping67. In the planned 3D-printed flow it also handles parts coming from the 3D printer8.
  • UFACTORY Studio is the main way the cell's arms are operated by hand9.
  • The Studio screens on these pages were taken on the xArm 850. The UFACTORY Studio manual covers both arms1011.

The Standard Operating Procedure

  1. Prepare: read UFACTORY's instructions, put on your protective equipment, inspect the arm and its area, find the emergency stop, and get approval121213. See Prepare.
  2. Connect your computer to the arm, power the arm up and open UFACTORY Studio14151617. See Connect.
  3. Set up: check the arm's settings with lab staff, enable it, go to a known starting position, load the part, select the approved program1819204. See Set up.
  4. Run the arm: jog it, use the gripper, run and stop an approved program2122. See Run.
  5. Monitor its status while it works23. See Monitor.
  6. Respond to an abnormal condition24. See Abnormal conditions.
  7. Shut down and secure the arm2526. See Shut down.

The checklist puts the checks on one printable page, and the operating report gives the headings for recording a run and its problems1227.

On the xArm 850, not the xArm 6: UFACTORY Studio's Live Control: the Vacuum Gripper selected with OPEN and CLOSE buttons, Initial Position, Align and a Manual Mode switch, the Speed slider, the Recording panel with Play, Pause, Speed and Times, a slider and plus and minus buttons for each joint J1 to J6, Enable and STOP buttons, the 3D arm and the Real and Sim switch.
Live Control, as shown on the xArm 850: the end effector, Manual Mode, the speed slider, the Recording panel, the joint controls, Enable, STOP and Real or Sim282930. Image: Derek Stringfellow

Printed from https://www.anotherplace.com/learn/en/xarm-6/operate. Every line cites its source on that page.

Provenance

References · 30

Each number in the text points here. Every entry states its confidence class in words and keeps its evidence one click away. How to read the labels.

Key to the badges
Confidence: Verified
A manufacturer or IntelliMake document says so, or it was observed directly. It does not mean anyone measured it at S6.
Confidence: Inferred
Reasoned from Verified facts. The reasoning is printed with the record.
Confidence: Assumed
Plausible but untested. The record says how it would be checked.
Kind: Gap
Not known. No figure or answer is given in its place.
Kind: Contradiction
Sources disagree. Both sides are shown, and the site does not pick one silently.
Kind: Recommendation
Project advice drawn from the records it cites. Not a fact about the machine and not a confidence class, so the filter never hides it.
Awaiting cell access
Awaiting cell access: could be confirmed or corrected once the physical S6 cell can be observed.
This project's simulation and agent design, not the physical cell
This project's simulation and agent design, not the physical cell.

  1. Confidence: Verifiedint-601

    The record says

    IntelliMake's laboratory rules for operating a Phase 1 Factory machine: do not operate one without the required training and authorization, follow the manufacturer's instructions and IntelliMake's laboratory safety procedures, and wear all the personal protective equipment required.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    Do not operate any machine without required training and authorization.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Safety Requirements', first item

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Follow manufacturer instructions and IntelliMake laboratory safety procedures.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Safety Requirements', second item

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Wear all required personal protective equipment.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Safety Requirements', third item

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  2. Confidence: Verifiedint-602

    The record says

    IntelliMake's laboratory requires an operator to get the approval of an instructor or authorized lab staff before operating a Phase 1 Factory machine, and an instructor or authorized lab staff supervises the operation when required.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    Obtain instructor or authorized lab personnel approval before beginning.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '1. Prepare for Operation', fifth item

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    The instructor or authorized lab personnel must supervise the operation when required.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '3. Operate the Machine', last paragraph

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  3. Confidence: Verifiedsafety-505

    The record says

    The xArm manual says installation and commissioning need to be performed by professionals (the sentence stops after 'in accordance'), that operators must be trained to guarantee a correct operating procedure when using the SDK (Python, ROS, C++) and UFactory Studio, that each operator should read the user manual carefully, and that users should fully understand the standard operating procedures and the solutions to the arm's running errors.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    Please follow the instructions in this manual, installation, and commissioning needs to be performed by professionals in accordance

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 1. Safety · UFACTORY · 1.3, DANGER list [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

    The operator must be trained to guarantee a correct operation procedure when using SDK(Python/ROS/C++) and graphical interface UFactory studio.

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 1. Safety · UFACTORY · 1.3, DANGER list [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

    Each operator who uses the robotic arm system should read the product user manual carefully. Users should fully understand the standardized operating procedures with the robotic arm, and the solution to the robotic arm running error.

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 1. Safety · UFACTORY · 1.4 Personnel Safety, CAUTION [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

  4. Confidence: Verifiedint-605

    The record says

    Operating a Phase 1 Factory machine, as IntelliMake's course defines it, uses the machine's existing controls and programs: an operator may select and run an existing approved program, but does not develop new machine logic, robot paths or control software, which belongs to the next step, programming the machine.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    This assignment focuses on operating the machine using its existing controls and programs.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Purpose', second paragraph

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Students may select and execute an existing approved program, but they are not yet expected to develop new machine logic, robot paths, engraving files, print routines, or control software.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Scope Boundary'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Those activities belong to the next step: Program Your Machine.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Scope Boundary', last sentence

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  5. Confidence: Verifiedint-606

    The record says

    The approved production task for operating the cell's arms is IntelliMake's: the laser engraver run, with the 3D printer planned (stated 2026-10-23). The cell's layout is still being worked out.

    Reasoning: Verified as a statement of the cell's design (S236). It names the task, not a procedure: no record yet gives the engraver run's steps, and the layout is not final.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    Approved production task = Intellimake, so in this case, specific to the engraver printing and planned 3d printer

    Owner statements from 2026-09-24 onward (verbatim; S40 and later) · Derek Stringfellow · Statement S236 (2026-10-23), answer 2

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-04

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    although we are still looking at some of the fluid layout issues and workarounds

    Owner statements from 2026-09-24 onward (verbatim; S40 and later) · Derek Stringfellow · Statement S236, answer 2, continued

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-04

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  6. Confidence: Verifiedint-009

    The record says

    S6 is a UFactory xArm 6 cobot that handles parts after processing, routing them to inspection, rework or shipping.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    Handles parts after proces. routing them to inspection, rework, or shipping.

    IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory: Autonomous Production Demonstrator (infographic) · IntelliMake.org · S6 station label and description

    © IntelliMake.org. Used with permission; redrawn for this platform. · Cleared for use by its owner · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  7. Confidence: Verifiedint-501

    The record says

    In IntelliMake's Phase 1 layout, S6 (the UFactory xArm 6 cobot) is drawn directly after S5, the xTool F1 Ultra laser engraver, with a flow arrow from S5 into S6. S5 performs personalization through laser engraving or marking, so in the drawing the laser station is S6's immediate upstream neighbor.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    S5 xTool F1 Ultra Laser Engraver Performs personalization through laser engraving or marking.

    IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory: Autonomous Production Demonstrator (infographic) · IntelliMake.org · S5 station label and description

    © IntelliMake.org. Used with permission; redrawn for this platform. · Cleared for use by its owner · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    S6 UFactory xArm 6 Cobot

    IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory: Autonomous Production Demonstrator (infographic) · IntelliMake.org · S6 station label

    © IntelliMake.org. Used with permission; redrawn for this platform. · Cleared for use by its owner · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  8. Confidence: Verifiedint-045

    The record says

    In IntelliMake's future 3D-printed flow, S6 handles parts coming from S7 (3D printing) and passes them to laser engraving or marking, so S6 serves both production flows.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    S7 3D Printing → S6 Robot Handling → S4/55 Laser Engraving or Marking

    IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory: Autonomous Production Demonstrator (infographic) · IntelliMake.org · Future 3D-printed personalized product flow banner

    © IntelliMake.org. Used with permission; redrawn for this platform. · Cleared for use by its owner · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  9. Confidence: Verifiedint-089

    The record says

    UFACTORY Studio is currently understood to be the primary means of operating the cell's arms manually.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    The UFACTORY Studio is currently what is understood to be the primary means of manual operations

    Owner statements from 2026-09-24 onward (verbatim; S40 and later) · Derek Stringfellow · Statement S145 (2026-10-07)

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-04

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  10. Confidence: VerifiedAwaiting cell accessint-610

    The record says

    The UFACTORY Studio screens recorded from the cell's arms on 2026-10-22 are the xArm 850's, on Studio 2.8.2 (its Live Control on Studio 2.6.0, before that day's update). The xArm 6's Studio read 2.7.0 on 2026-10-16, and no screen of its Live Control is recorded.

    Awaiting cell access: this could be confirmed or corrected once the physical S6 cell can be observed.

    Reasoning: Verified as direct readings: the 2026-10-22 screenshots of Studio connected to the real xArm 850, described in their observations file, and the 2026-10-16 Device Info screenshot of the xArm 6 (int-554). Which screens exist is what the two folders hold; no xArm 6 screen of 2026-10-22 was sent.

    Evidence · 4 citations

    UFACTORY Studio connected to the 850 ("Real" selected, not "Sim")

    UFACTORY Studio screens and a control-box photo for the xArm 850, 2026-10-22: what they show (OBSERVATIONS.md) · Derek Stringfellow · Opening paragraph

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-22

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Studio Version | 2.8.2 (was 2.6.0)

    UFACTORY Studio screens and a control-box photo for the xArm 850, 2026-10-22: what they show (OBSERVATIONS.md) · Derek Stringfellow · Device Info after the update, table, 'Studio Version' row

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-22

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Firmware Version 2.6.0; Software Version 2.6.0

    UFACTORY Studio screens and a control-box photo for the xArm 850, 2026-10-22: what they show (OBSERVATIONS.md) · Derek Stringfellow · Live Control table, 'Product Information' row

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-22

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Studio Version | 2.7.0

    UFACTORY Studio's Device Info page for the xArm 6, screenshot (2026-10-16) · Derek Stringfellow · Device Info page (Settings, My Device, Device Info), Software column, 'Studio Version' row; 'Real' selected, not 'Sim'

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-16

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  11. Confidence: Verifiediface-502

    The record says

    The UFACTORY Studio user manual lists the xArm 6 among the models it applies to.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    Apply to model: xArm5, xArm6, xArm7, UFACTORY 850, Lite6.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 1. Preface · UFACTORY · 1. Preface, 'Apply to model'

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Open the source

  12. Confidence: Verifiedsafety-506

    The record says

    The xArm manual says the integrity of the device and system must be checked before each use, and that preliminary testing and inspection of both the arm and the peripheral protection system before production is essential.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    The integrity of the device and system must be checked before each use (e. g. the operational safety and the possible damage of the robotic arm and other device systems).

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 1. Safety · UFACTORY · 1.3, DANGER list [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

    Preliminary testing and inspection for both robotic arm and peripheral protection system before production is essential.

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 1. Safety · UFACTORY · 1.3, DANGER list [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

  13. Confidence: Verifiedcomp-519

    The record says

    The xArm's emergency stop button is on the control box. Pressing it sends a command for software deceleration, stops all activities of the arm and clears the cached commands in the control box; power to the arm is removed within 300 ms.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    By pressing the emergency stop button of the Control Box, a command will be sent to the Control Box for software deceleration to stop all activities of the robotic arm and clear all the cached commands in the Control Box;

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 2. Hardware Installation · UFACTORY · 2.1.2 Emergency Stop Button (chapter says 'Apply to Model: XF1305, XI1305, XS1305 (1305 Model)')

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

    the power supply for the robotic arm will be removed within 300ms.

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 2. Hardware Installation · UFACTORY · 2.1.2 Emergency Stop Button (chapter says 'Apply to Model: XF1305, XI1305, XS1305 (1305 Model)')

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

  14. Confidence: Verifiedops-537

    The record says

    The arm's default IP is 192.168.1.xxx. To reach UFACTORY Studio, put the PC on the same network segment as the Control Box and enter the Control Box IP followed by :18333 in a browser (for example 192.168.1.201:18333).

    Evidence · 2 citations

    The default IP of robotic arm is 192.168.1.xxx, please make sure that the IP address of the PC and control box are on the same network segment.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 3. Connection · UFACTORY · 3.2 Software Connection [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Open the source

    Access link: 192.168.1.201:18333

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 3. Connection · UFACTORY · 3.2 Software Connection [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Open the source

  15. Confidence: Verifiedops-530

    The record says

    xArm power-on step 1: turn on the OFF/ON button and make sure the indicator lights are lit.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    Turn on the OFF/ON button and ensure the indicator lights are lit.

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 2. Hardware Installation · UFACTORY · 2.3.1 Power On, step 1 [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

  16. Confidence: VerifiedAwaiting cell accessops-712

    The record says

    Asked whether the lab opens UFACTORY Studio in a web browser or with the desktop app, the answer given on 2026-10-23 was the desktop app, and that learners should download it.

    Awaiting cell access: this could be confirmed or corrected once the physical S6 cell can be observed.

    Reasoning: Verified as a dated report of how Studio is opened in the lab, as of 2026-10-23 and no further. The question was about the lab, where the xArm 6 is operated from Studio (int-089); the answer names no arm. It names no Studio version and no computer, and no inspection is recorded. It says that the lab uses the desktop app and that learners should download it; it says nothing about whether the browser route UFACTORY's Studio manual describes works.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    2 desktop app, so they should download it if that was not explicitily said

    Owner statements from 2026-09-24 onward (verbatim; S40 and later) · Derek Stringfellow · Statement S244 (2026-10-23), answer 2, to whether the lab opens UFACTORY Studio in a browser or with the desktop app

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-04

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  17. Confidence: InferredAwaiting cell accessops-711

    The record says

    UFACTORY Studio's connection screen, as used with the xArm 850 at S2 and reported on 2026-10-23, has an IP search field for the arm and a Connect Server button: the operator enters the IP address from the control box and clicks Connect Server. No reading of the screen with the xArm 6 is recorded.

    Awaiting cell access: this could be confirmed or corrected once the physical S6 cell can be observed.

    Why we infer this: Inferred, not observed with the xArm 6. The report (S241, 2026-10-23) is of UFACTORY Studio's connection screen as it was used with the xArm 850 (ops-216), as of that date and no further. The xArm 6 is operated from the same Studio software, whose manual lists the xArm 6 among the models it applies to (iface-502), and the xArm 6's Studio read 2.7.0 on 2026-10-16 (int-610), so its connection screen is inferred to have the same IP search field and Connect Server button; the screen was seen with the 850, and a different Studio version may lay it out differently. No screenshot of the connection screen is recorded, and no inspection is recorded. The same report says the Connect page's 'Open UFACTORY Studio' step 1 is incorrect; it makes no statement about the browser route the Studio manual's connection chapter describes (iface-505).

    Evidence · 2 citations

    There is an IP search for the arm and connect button, you enter the IP from the control box and click on the Connect Server button

    Owner statements from 2026-09-24 onward (verbatim; S40 and later) · Derek Stringfellow · Statement S241 (2026-10-23), on the Connect page's 'Open UFACTORY Studio' steps; the report is of Studio as used with the xArm 850

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-04

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Open UFACTORY Studio step 1 is incorrect.

    Owner statements from 2026-09-24 onward (verbatim; S40 and later) · Derek Stringfellow · Statement S241 (2026-10-23), the same paragraph, its first sentence

    Derek Stringfellow, project record · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-04

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  18. Confidence: Verifiedint-603

    The record says

    IntelliMake's laboratory rules for a collaborative robot: verify the approved speed, payload, workspace and safety configuration before enabling motion; do not bypass safety devices or modify protected settings; and stop the machine and ask for help whenever its condition is uncertain.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    For collaborative robots, verify the approved speed, payload, workspace, and safety configuration before enabling motion.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Safety Requirements', collaborative robots

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Do not bypass safety devices or modify protected settings.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Safety Requirements'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Stop the machine and request assistance whenever its condition is uncertain.

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · 'Safety Requirements'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  19. Confidence: Verifiedops-536

    The record says

    Enabling the arm powers it and turns on its motors, after which it can start to move normally. In UFACTORY Studio the Enable button does this and disappears once the arm is enabled; in the Python SDK the call is motion_enable(true).

    Evidence · 3 citations

    Enable Robotic Arm: Power on the robotic arm and turn on the motor of the robotic arm. After the robotic arm is enabled, it can start to move normally.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 2. Glossary · UFACTORY · Glossary, Enable Robotic Arm [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-21

    Open the source

    Enable: Enable Robotic Arm. This button will disappears after the robotic arm is enabled.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.5 Enable & STOP button [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

    Python SDK motion_enable(true).

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 2. Hardware Installation · UFACTORY · 2.1.2 Emergency Stop Button [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

    Open the source

  20. Confidence: Verifiedops-554

    The record says

    In UFACTORY Studio's Live Control, long-pressing Initial Position moves the arm back to its initial position; the default initial position for the xArm and 850 has every joint at 0. Studio says setting an initial position can help return the arm to a relatively safe position when planning trajectories.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    Initial Position: Long press for continuous motion, the robotic arm will back to the initial position.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4 Position & Joint Control, Initial Position [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

    xArm/850: [0,0,0,0,0,0,0]

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4, Default initial position [names xArm and 850]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

    Setting the Initial Position of the robotic arm can help the user to return the robotic arm to a relatively safe position when planning the motion trajectory.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 7. Settings · UFACTORY · 7.1.1 Parameters, Initial Position [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

  21. Confidence: Verifiedops-704

    The record says

    Blockly programs are started and paused with the Run and Pause buttons in UFACTORY Studio.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    1. Run: Run the Blockly program.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 5. Blockly · UFACTORY · 5.1 Interface Overview [general Studio text] (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147, unchanged since 2026-10-13; the page names no Studio or firmware version)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

    2. Pause: Pause the Blockly program.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 5. Blockly · UFACTORY · 5.1 Interface Overview (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

  22. Confidence: Verifiedsafety-548

    The record says

    The STOP button in UFACTORY Studio stops the arm immediately and clears all cached commands; Studio says it is a software stop and the power is still on.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    STOP: The robotic arm will stop immediately and clear all cache commands. It's a software stop, the power is still on.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.5 Enable & STOP button [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

    Open the source

  23. Confidence: Verifiedops-703

    The record says

    UFACTORY Studio's Product Information shows the arm's model, IP address, firmware and software versions, state, mode, payload and mounting, with the current TCP coordinates and joint angles.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    This page display the product information, such as: Model, IP, Firmware Version, Software Version, State, Mode, Payload, Mounting, etc.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.3 Product Information [general Studio text] (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147, unchanged since 2026-10-13; the page names no Studio or firmware version)

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    TCP Coordinate:Current TCP coordinates.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.3, list (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

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    Joint Angle:Current joint angle.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.3, list (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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  24. Confidence: Verifiedsafety-552

    The record says

    When there is an error in the arm's hardware, the Control Box software or in sending commands, UFACTORY Studio's manual says the arm stops working immediately and discards the Control Box's cached commands, and the errors must be cleared manually before normal operation.

    Evidence · 2 citations

    If there is an error in the hardware of the robotic arm/the software of the Control Box/in sending commands, an error or warning will be issued.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 12. Error Handling · UFACTORY · 12.1 Control Box Error Code and Handling [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    After the above error occurs, the robotic arm will stop working immediately and discard the Control Box cache command. Users need to clear these errors manually to allow normal operation.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 12. Error Handling · UFACTORY · 12.1 Control Box Error Code and Handling [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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  25. Confidence: Verifiedops-559

    The record says

    xArm shutdown step 1: press the emergency stop button to power off the arm, and make sure the power indicator is off.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    Press the EMERGENCY STOP button to power off the robotic arm, ensure the power indicator light is off.

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 2. Hardware Installation · UFACTORY · 2.3.2 Shut Down, step 1 [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

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  26. Confidence: Verifiedops-560

    The record says

    xArm shutdown step 2: turn off the Control Box power supply. The power switch takes about 5 seconds to turn the Control Box off, and the manual says not to restart it within 5 seconds of turning it off.

    Evidence · 1 citation

    Turn off the power supply of the control box(The power switch takes about 5 seconds to turn off the power of the control box. Please do not restart the control box within 5 seconds after turning off the power supply).

    UFACTORY xArm Hardware Manual (online), 2. Hardware Installation · UFACTORY · 2.3.2 Shut Down, step 2 [series text: names no single model]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-09-25

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  27. Confidence: Verifiedint-609

    The record says

    IntelliMake's shutdown procedure for a Phase 1 Factory machine: complete or safely stop the operation, remove the finished part or material, return the machine to a safe state, clean the machine and the work area, shut down power or utilities as appropriate, and record operating issues or maintenance needs.

    Evidence · 6 citations

    Completing or safely stopping the operation

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '5. Shut Down and Secure the Machine'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Removing the finished part or material

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '5. Shut Down and Secure the Machine'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Returning the machine to a safe state

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '5. Shut Down and Secure the Machine'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Cleaning the machine and work area

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '5. Shut Down and Secure the Machine'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Shutting down power or utilities as appropriate

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '5. Shut Down and Secure the Machine'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

    Recording operating issues or maintenance needs

    'Operate Your Machine': operating requirements and safety requirements for the Phase 1 Factory machines (course text as pasted by Derek, 2026-10-23) · IntelliMake Phase 1 Factory course · '5. Shut Down and Secure the Machine'

    IntelliMake course text, as pasted by Derek Stringfellow · Project-internal record · retrieved 2026-10-23

    Project copy; not published on this site.

  28. Confidence: Verifiedops-701

    The record says

    In UFACTORY Studio's Live Control, the Recording panel plays and pauses a recorded trajectory and sets its playback speed and how many times it plays; creating a new recording turns Manual Mode on so the arm can be dragged by hand.

    Evidence · 5 citations

    1. Play: play the trajectory.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.2 Recording, button list [general Studio text; the Studio manual applies to the xArm6] (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147, unchanged since 2026-10-13; the page names no Studio or firmware version)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    2. Pause: pause the trajectory.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.2 Recording, button list (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    3. Speed: set playback speed.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.2 Recording, button list (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

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    4. Times: set playback times.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.2 Recording, button list (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    Manual Mode will be turned on accordingly by clicking on the button, and the robotic arm can be dragged directly for trajectory recording.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.2 Recording, 'Create New File' (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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  29. Confidence: Verifiedops-702

    The record says

    In UFACTORY Studio's Live Control, Linear Motion moves the tool in a straight line in the base or the TCP coordinate system, with X, Y and Z in mm and roll, pitch and yaw in degrees; Joint Motion turns one joint at a time, and the tool's path is then not a straight line.

    Evidence · 3 citations

    Users can control the motion of the robotic arm based on the base coordinate system and TCP coordinate system. The trajectory of tool center point in the Cartesian space is a straight line.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4 Position & Joint Control, 'Linear Motion' [general Studio text] (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147, unchanged since 2026-10-13; the page names no Studio or firmware version)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    X, Y, and Z control the position of TCP in base or tool coordinate system, in the unit of mm. While Roll/Pitch/Yaw controls the TCP orientation in the unit of degree.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4, 'Linear Motion', first bullet (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    The joint motion reaches the target point with the fastest path, the end trajectory is not a straight line

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4, 'Joint Motion' (read 2026-10-23, publisher's commit cf19147)

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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  30. Confidence: Verifiedops-556

    The record says

    The Live Control jog speed in UFACTORY Studio runs from 1% (2.3 mm/s) to 100% (230 mm/s), with a default of 50% (115 mm/s); Studio says this is not the arm's actual maximum motion speed.

    Evidence · 4 citations

    50%=115mm/s, default

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4 Position & Joint Control, Speed [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    1% = 2.3mm/s

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4, Speed [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    100% = 230mm/s

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4, Speed [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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    Note: The maximum speed of the live control interface is not the actual maximum motion speed of the robotic arm.

    UFACTORY Studio User Manual (online), 4. Live Control · UFACTORY · 4.4, Speed [general Studio text; the Studio manual says it applies to the xArm6]

    © UFACTORY · All rights reserved; quoted briefly as evidence · retrieved 2026-10-13

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Image Credits

  • On the xArm 850, not the xArm 6: UFACTORY Studio's Live Control: the Vacuum Gripper selected with OPEN and CLOSE buttons, Initial Position, Align and a Manual Mode switch, the Speed slider, the Recording panel with Play, Pause, Speed and Times, a slider and plus and minus buttons for each joint J1 to J6, Enable and STOP buttons, the 3D arm and the Real and Sim switch. © Derek Stringfellow (screenshot); the interface shown is UFACTORY Studio, UFACTORY's software. Source. A screenshot of the manufacturer's software, taken for this course. Your version of the software may look different; the manufacturer's current manual is the reference.

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