diff --git a/new_main.py b/new_main.py
index db3b42a..5dcf2fa 100644
--- a/new_main.py
+++ b/new_main.py
@@ -102,6 +102,9 @@ class PickAndPlace(object):
          print('@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@')
          return limb_joints
 
+    def gripperPosition(self):
+        print(self._gripper.position)
+
 if simulation:
     brick_ids = ['b1','b2','b3','b4','b5','b6','b7','b8','b9']
 
@@ -189,7 +192,16 @@ tuck_arms.init_arms()
 hover_distance = 0.2 
 left_pnp = PickAndPlace('left', hover_distance)
 
+
+print('GRIPPA POSITION+++')
+left_pnp.gripperPosition()
+print('GRIPPA POSITION+++')
+print()
 left_pnp.gripper_open()
+print('GRIPPA POSITION+++')
+left_pnp.gripperPosition()
+print('GRIPPA POSITION+++')
+print()
 
 def V_Routine():
     if simulation: