Thinking of investing in a VR4Robots simulator? Or maybe you’re already using it to prepare and validate remote operations? Either way, it’s good to know that VR4Robots is designed to help businesses like yours – companies involved with complex and hazardous remote handling operations – simulate tasks with high precision and realism. In this article, we explore five standout features of VR4Robots that will revolutionize your remote handling operations.

1. Import CAD models

Bringing a functional robot into VR4Robots is amazingly simple. It requires just two components: 3D CAD models and spreadsheet data. There’s no need to preprocess your CAD models in third-party 3D graphics software to make them compatible with VR4Robots. You can now import CAD models directly into VR4Robots.

This means engineers and designers can quickly bring robotic systems to life without additional conversions or modifications. It’s a refined and streamlined workflow that eliminates unnecessary steps, saving you both time and money.

2. Bring your own control software

One of the biggest advantages of VR4Robots is its compatibility with external control systems. Rather than learning a new or proprietary interface, operators and engineers can seamlessly integrate their own real-world control software.

Our Remote API (RAPI) allows full external control, making VR4Robots an ideal platform for software testing and training. Every button, dial, and command in VR4Robots can be controlled remotely. Operators can train and test in a familiar environment without switching interfaces. This ensures a smooth transition from simulation to real-world deployment, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

3. Customize end-effector controls

Controlling robotic movements – especially when multiple joints are involved – isn’t easy. VR4Robots gives you the flexibility needed to determine how your robot reaches its target locations with two control methods:

1. Direct Joint Control: Set specific target values for each joint and observe where the end-effector lands in the virtual world.
2. Inverse Kinematics (IK) Control: Define the end-effector’s target position, and VR4Robots’s inverse kinematics solver calculates the necessary joint movements automatically.

With VR4Robots, you can choose to use Tree C’s built-in IK solver or integrate your own custom IK solution via its flexible interface. This allows for seamless adaptation to your specific robotics setup, ensuring precise movement control in complex environments.

4. Toggle gravity on/off

In many remote handling tasks, not every step needs to be simulated in real time. Repetitive actions – like picking up and storing tools – can slow down your training workflows. VR4Robots allows you to bypass these mundane actions with its physics toggle feature.

Temporarily disable real-world physics to instantly move objects where they are needed. Re-enable physics to restore realistic gravity and dynamic effects. It’s this flexibility that allows operators to skip unnecessary steps while maintaining an accurate simulation when required.

 5. Take a slice of 3D scenes

During remote handling operations, visibility is often a challenge. VR4Robots offers an advanced 3D cross-section tool that allows operators to see inside complex environments by slicing through 3D scenes.

You can create cross-sections to cut through cluttered or obstructed views. On top of that, it’s possible to move and rotate the cross-section object at any position or viewing angle. This feature enables operators to gain a better understanding of their environment, ensuring precise and safe remote handling operations.

Experience VR4Robots for yourself

VR4Robots is packed with features designed to enhance simulation, training, and validation for remote handling operations. Whether you need customizable control, seamless CAD integration, or enhanced visibility, VR4Robots provides a robust, multipurpose solution.

Discover the benefits of VR4Robots for yourself. Get in touch with our team today. Contact Tree C