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+## UR Robotiq
+
+*This project provides tools and integration to manage a Universal Robotics UR3e robot arm with the Robotiq 2F 140 gripper.* 
+
+## How to Download (with Submodules)
+
+To download this repository and all of its included submodules, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Prerequisites**
+   * Make sure you have Git installed on your system ([https://git-scm.com/downloads](https://git-scm.com/downloads)).
+
+2. **Gitea SSH Connection**
+   * This is only usable in the University Network (the VPN hasn't worked so far either)
+   * follow this tutorial: https://www.techaddressed.com/tutorials/add-verify-ssh-keys-gitea/
+
+3. **Cloning the Repository**
+   * Open your terminal or command prompt.
+   * Navigate to the directory where you want to download the project.
+   * Run the following Git command:
+
+     ```bash
+     git clone --recurse-submodules git@git.cps.unileoben.ac.at:Niko/UR_Robotiq.git 
+     ```
+
+     * Replace `https://github.com/your-username/UR-Robotiq.git` with the actual URL of your repository.
+
+## How to Start the Docker Compose
+
+1. **Prerequisites**
+   * Ensure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system (Instructions can be found on the official Docker website: [https://www.docker.com/](https://www.docker.com/))
+
+2. **Starting the Containers**
+   * Navigate to the project directory in your terminal:
+      ```bash
+      cd UR-Robotiq
+      ```
+   * Run the following command to start the Docker Compose:
+      ```bash 
+      docker-compose up -d 
+      ```
+
+**Notes:**
+
+* The `-d` flag in `docker-compose up -d` runs the containers in detached mode (in the background).
+* This assumes you have a `docker-compose.yml` file in your project's root that defines the necessary containers.
+