How to Retrieve Robotiq Wrist Camera Pictures on a Computer?

Context

Robotiq’s Wrist Camera can capture images during object detection, part localization, or testing. You may want to retrieve these images for analysis, debugging, or documentation. This article explains two supported ways to access Wrist Camera pictures on a computer: via file transfer (SSH) and via direct URL access through a browser.

Method 1 – Retrieve images via SSH file transfer

You can access images stored on the robot’s file system.

Prerequisites:

• The robot (UR controller) and your computer must be on the same local network.

• Use the robot’s IP address (available on the UR pendant or network settings).

SSH connection details:

• Host: your robot’s IP address

• Port: 22

• Username: root

• Password: easybot

Method 2 – Access images via browser

The robot’s internal camera server makes images accessible via HTTP. This is ideal for quick testing or scripting.

Syntax:

Example:

Supported type= parameters:

Conclusion

You can retrieve Wrist Camera images either by accessing the robot’s file system via SSH or directly through HTTP requests. This allows you to review part detection, annotate images, or debug vision behavior. Be sure to use secure networks, and test both methods to find what fits your workflow best.