Operators control the Warframes through a process known as Transference, which uses a device called a somatic link to aid in channeling and consequently transfer the Operator's consciousness and powers into their Warframes that they control as a surrogate body, even over long distances. Since Ulrick didn't have the blue print to build the somatic link he settled for connecting to the device with his astral projection.
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