diff --git a/examples/get_robot.py b/examples/get_robot.py
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+++ b/examples/get_robot.py
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+import urx
+from IPython import embed
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    try:
+        robot = urx.Robot("192.168.1.6")
+        r = robot
+        print("Robot object is available as robot or r")
+        embed()
+    finally:
+        robot.shutdown()