diff --git a/ur_robot_driver/launch/ur_control.launch.py b/ur_robot_driver/launch/ur_control.launch.py
index 528da2ee7..5a570fd43 100644
--- a/ur_robot_driver/launch/ur_control.launch.py
+++ b/ur_robot_driver/launch/ur_control.launch.py
@@ -192,11 +192,11 @@ def controller_spawner(controllers, active=True):
         "freedrive_mode_controller",
         "tool_contact_controller",
     ]
-    if activate_joint_controller.perform(context) == "true":
+    if activate_joint_controller.perform(context):
         controllers_active.append(initial_joint_controller.perform(context))
         controllers_inactive.remove(initial_joint_controller.perform(context))
 
-    if use_mock_hardware.perform(context) == "true":
+    if use_mock_hardware.perform(context):
         controllers_active.remove("tcp_pose_broadcaster")
 
     controller_spawners = [