VR Robotics Simulator

MindRend Technologies

Released: Aug 6, 2020
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Last updated: 12 Sep 2026, 23:18 GMT

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13 Apr 2026Developer post
Notice: VR Robotics Simulator Retirement and Removal from Store
Hello everyone, I am writing to officially announce that VR Robotics Simulator will be retired from the Steam Store and will no longer be available for purchase. As many of you have noticed, development and support for this project ended some time ago as I moved away from VR deve
Hello everyone,
I am writing to officially announce that VR Robotics Simulator will be retired from the Steam Store and will no longer be available for purchase.
As many of you have noticed, development and support for this project ended some time ago as I moved away from VR development. I am now taking the final step to delist the app to ensure that new users do not purchase a product that is no longer being maintained.
What you need to know:
Ownership: If the app is already in your library, you will keep it. It will remain downloadable and playable.
Status: The app is provided "as-is." There will be no further updates, bug fixes, or hardware compatibility patches.
Availability: Once Valve processes the request, the store page will be removed for new customers.
Thank you to everyone who supported the simulator in its early stages.
Kindest regards,
mindrend
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06 Aug 2020Developer post
v2.21 Patch Notes
Fixed fencing not snapping together properly Changed default placement mode to fine Increased max slider value for lerp* speeds to 40 and set default to 20 Fixed not being able to move/turn while wand menu is open Fixed copy object command disabling clone on instantiation Fixed h
Fixed fencing not snapping together properly
Changed default placement mode to fine
Increased max slider value for lerp* speeds to 40 and set default to 20
Fixed not being able to move/turn while wand menu is open
Fixed copy object command disabling clone on instantiation
Fixed hide object command not working
*lerp = Linear Interpolation, the speed at which an object moves to "catch up" with where the laser is pointing at the floor
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06 Aug 2020Developer post
VR Robotics Simulator leaves Early Access!
It is time to bring VRRS out of Early Access. My original goal was to create a program that would allow users to create basic robot cells and perform simple reach studies in virtual reality. I feel that I am at a point where this goal has been achieved. I started the development
06 Aug 2020Developer post
v2.2 Patch Notes
New Features Added ability to lock player at current height from Tools menu Added option to make all surfaces traversable for imported models Added slider to set smooth turn speed Added comfort vignette option (under User settings) Added new Space Colosseum scene Bug Fixes Fixed
New Features

Added ability to lock player at current height from Tools menu
Added option to make all surfaces traversable for imported models
Added slider to set smooth turn speed
Added comfort vignette option (under User settings)
Added new Space Colosseum scene
Bug Fixes

Fixed rendering issue in factory scene where menus didn’t render properly with the building windows behind
Fixed bug where wand hints would disappear after looking at them
Fixed issue with copy object hint getting stuck on
Fixed issue with free placement mode send object to max placement distance erroneously
Fixed issue where player gets sent to scene origin before loading new scene
Fixed bug in Player Rig startup sequence that caused head follower collider to not initialize
Fixed bug where player height was being set erroneously in Direct movement mode, causing Player to jump up on objects
Fixed issue with multi threaded import control not completing if model had invalid data
Fixed model import symbol not staying upright when facing player
Fixed player not falling through gap in first floor in Outpost scene
Fixed re-import function sending model to origin not current loaded position
Fixed smooth turning not working when enabled
Fixed model loading synchronous mode instead of async by default
Fixed text that displays Info/Warning/Error message on wand
Fixed issue where model import thread would not exit properly if model file failed to import
Fixed bug with application version text not showing in Rotunda scene selection screen
Fixed restore defaults not working for advanced import options
Fixed cell doors not opening when triggered by wand
Fixed training room screen selection buttons not working
Fixed issue where imported models Z axis not aligned with faceplate rotation axis
Changes

Removed buttons for covered cargo crates and space ship (not used anymore)
Adjusted confort vignette to work at lower linear speeds
Changed Auto Scale to Scale To Player. Makes model same size as player regardless of scale settings on saved model
Disabled selection ring on model import spawn point object
Disable layout autosave function in lobby scene
Disable Auto Scale to Player by default
When loading layout, reset all scale flags between each model load (scale up/down and auto scale detect)
Added button to dismiss import error sign
Improved model load failed messaging & control
Reposition scene origin in Abstract scene away from center tree
Disabled manipulating faceplate-attached objects with laser - must use hand or pendant
Minor changes to training screens - some may still reference deprecated material
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12 Jul 2020Developer post
v2.1 Patch Notes
Hello all! I wanted to get these updates out there while I continue working on some of the other issues. Please see the major known issues at the end of the list. As always, if you have any problems please feel free to reach out. [email protected]. Thanks! New Features Made
Hello all! I wanted to get these updates out there while I continue working on some of the other issues. Please see the major known issues at the end of the list. As always, if you have any problems please feel free to reach out. [email protected]. Thanks!
New Features

Made model importing run asynchronously to main thread
Added tooltips on UI buttons
Added advanced import settings screen
Added option to use mesh colliders on import instead of bounding box collider
Bug Fixes

Fixed issue where models could block main menu laser pointer when close to player
Fixed sample palm tree missing trunk
Fixed placeable selection ring not showing in Outpost scene
Fixed issue where laser pointer turned on briefly when releasing held object
Fixed issue where loading certain saved scenes would fail if there were existing base objects in the scene (e.g. SciFi)
Fixed issue where simply touching an object would cause it to be picked up by player
Fixed issue where skybox would not save properly in certain scenes, such as Orbiting Outpost
Fixed issue where importing model as terrain had gravity enabled by default
Fixed bug where joystick wand hint gets stuck on
Fixed issue with copy object hint getting stuck on
Fixed issue with layer masking when placing positioners
Fixed issue with free placement mode send object to max placement distance erroneously
Fixed incorrect labels on demo scenes
Fixed issue where player gets sent to scene origin before loading new scene
Fixed issue with Delta MH demo not loading properly
Fixed bug in Player Rig startup sequence that caused head follower collider to not initialize
Fixed bug where player hegith was being set erroneously in Direct movement mode, causing Player to jump up on objects
Fixed player able to move in direct motion while Teach Pendant open
Changes

Removed covered cargo crates sample object
Changed object pickup scheme to better detect when hovering over objects
Changed laser pointer model movement to allow Z rotation with wand while placing
Auto remove cameras on existing models on import
Check scene file for multiple references to same model and create clone instead of re-importing
Moved measure tools cancel button to menu button instead of grip to avoid erroneous cancellation on Index
Minor optimizations to robot controller state machine
Added rollback option to v2.05 in betas tab in Steam. This is prior to the async load and wand grabbing changes.
Changed Import As options
Displayed auto scale detection messages on wand
Added restore defaults button for Import Options
Removed Import As Scene option, no longer used
Made terrain models traversable via Teleport
Fixed issue with deleting robot arms and positioners
Fixed issue where it was too easy to cancel delete mode with Index wand grip squeeze
Disabled jogging of positioners using wand, must use Teach Pendant
Removed Scene menu as scene layout has changed
Adjusted comfort vignette to work at lower linear speeds
Known Issues

When picking up attached part by laser pointer, object is not re-parented to faceplate
Conveyor settings screen opacity issues
Training room buttons not working
Might not be able to open robot cell doors
Waypoint erase mode only deletes one waypoint
Waypoint type menu and toolbelt still buggy
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10 Apr 2020Developer post
VR Robotics Simulator 2.0
VR Devices: Added support for Valve Index Added support for WMR Upgraded Steam VR interaction system Added grip force sense setting for Valve Index wand grips Bug fixes Fixed bug with conveyor dispensers causing robot program to fail Fixed display issues with conveyor settings sc
VR Devices:

Added support for Valve Index
Added support for WMR
Upgraded Steam VR interaction system
Added grip force sense setting for Valve Index wand grips
Bug fixes

Fixed bug with conveyor dispensers causing robot program to fail
Fixed display issues with conveyor settings screens
Fixed issues with UI toggles on Model screen not working
Fixed issue where flight mode UI sound not obeying UI FX toggle
Fixed issue with wand grip manipulation jump on initial grab
Fixed model flying away when grabbed by laser pointer
Fixed issue with sending selected model to spawn point
Changes

Changed Teach Pendant rotation mode to continuous rotation
Allowed use of commas in manual numeric scaling for integral digits, use full stop for fractional part
Changed flight mode enable sound
Changed error sound file
Disabled ability to trigger tool with grip while in IK mode
Removed tractor locomotion type
Changed blink locomotion to SteamVR teleport
Remodelled army base scene
Removed flashlight
Removed screenshot control - use SteamVR/Oculus screenshot control now
Removed toggle floor visibility function
Added independent axis rotation for props
Reduced build size and performance
Added indicator for currently selected model (pointer laser to select, point to floor to deselect)
Allowed negative scaling to prevent models disappearing with zero scale
Improvements to how transparent materials are handled on import
Added wand hints (can be disabled in User menu)
Added ability to reset robot faults by clicking on alarm icon above arm
Disallowed scaling of items such as robots, positioners and conveyors
Keep robots, conveyors and positioners vertical when double-wand manipulating
Display error and info messages on right wand (not all have been ported yet)

Updates

Updated model loader
Added three new display environments
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. New website will be up soon!
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01 Mar 2020Developer post
1.93 hot fix
Disabled HMD isPresent check on application startup. This was done to assist in debugging a situation where a user could not launch the application even though their headset was attached. The upcoming v2.0 release will make significant changes to the underlying engine and this is

30 Aug 2019Developer post

1.92 Patch Notes

Work is continuing on upgrading the input system to the new Steam VR 2.0 scheme, but it is slow going. Everything has to be reworked. In the mean time, I added the ability to have the Index headset start up as a Vive and you can use the Vive wands with Index headset if you have t

28 Jun 2019Developer post
Valve Index Development
Hello everyone, I just got my Index and currently I am in the process of adding support. In fact I am reworking the entire input system to use Steam VR 2.0, so please bear with me while this is under development. Thank you for your patience. Mindrend
01 Jun 2019Developer post
1.9 Patch Notes
Added Windows Mixed Reality support Added setting to allow toggle grab mode for robot soft axis Fixed issue where radial menu would not close after setting waypoint

31 Mar 2019Developer post

1.7 Patch Notes

Added ability to undo delete action Added ability to delete default props to all scenes Fixed error when resetting layout without saving Fixed error when resetting layout with deleted objects Fixed missing floor colliders in Outpost scene Fixed missing shelf, display case and dis

Added ability to undo delete action

Added ability to delete default props to all scenes

Fixed error when resetting layout without saving

Fixed error when resetting layout with deleted objects

Fixed missing floor colliders in Outpost scene

Fixed missing shelf, display case and display podium colliders for physics obejcts in Outpost scene

Fixed Outpost podium and medium display case unable to be repositioned

Fixed issue where physics would be disabled on physics-enabled object when remotely manipulating

Fixed issue where objects would be parented to wand on load of saved scene if Snap To Wand option enabled

Fixed air tank loading as equipment porch when loading saved scene

Removed unnecessary props from Abstract scene to reduce GPU render load (chairs, consoles, tables, etc)

Added shelf colliders to circular shelf props in Abstract scene so you can place physics props on them

Removed VR Model Viewer logos from Abstract and Futuristic scenes (in preparation for custom logos)

Removed unnecessary props from Office scene

Removed unnecessary props from Futuristic scene

Remove VRMV banners from Museum scene (in preparation for custom banner text)

Added default material to imported STL models - in future update you will be able to specify this material's paramaters

Added ability to hide wand models

Fixed button appearing over wand controls

Fixed object lock function

Update Trilib plugin

Added ability to snap imported models to wand on import

Added 2 spawnable lights (more functionality to follow)

Added scene reset function to reset already-loaded scene

Added flashlight control to wand - press and hold right grip to toggle flashlight

Hello fellow robotics enthusiasts! It's been a while, I have mostly been focused on updates to the model viewer project, which I am now porting over to VRRS. Most of these are stability improvements and bug fixes.

Next up I will be:

- Fixing the janky controller collision detection when grabbing the end effector
- Improvements to the path program to stop it stalling for a frame at each waypoint as it calculates the next path
- Prevent the menu blackout sphere opening when opening the conveyor
- Ability to get the conveyors to drop custom imported models
- Program exporting to external format
- Better intro world
- Adding WMR support

There's alot more on the horizon too! As I start to bring this out of early access I will be updating the UI to be more aesthetically pleasing and tuning up the controls to be more intuitive. This was my very first VR project so there is alot to go back and change and improve upon.

I am still looking into native STEP importing as well. More to follow. Let me know if you have any questions: [email protected].

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20 Oct 2018Developer post
v1.33 Hotfix
Added ability to scroll file browser with touchpad. Left controller scrolls directory tree on the left, right controller scrolls file tree on the right. Please let me know if you do not like this scheme, [email protected].
29 Sep 2018Developer post
1.31 Update Notes
Updated Trilib importer package

29 Aug 2018Developer post

Update 1.3 Notes

Hey everyone, Just a maintenance patch this time to fix a few bugs and added a new layout scene and some new functionality. Added ability to change camera far clipping plane Added new Outpost scene Added additional skyboxes Skybox setting is now saved with layout file Fixed end e

17 Aug 2018Developer post

Hotfix 1.22

Prevent picking up of placeable/workpiece objects when already touching robot end effector Fixed incorrect object labels in World Building room Fixed missing object table in World Building room

12 Aug 2018Developer post
Hotfix 1.21
I have identified a couple of issues that need immediate addressing: Fixed issue where double waypoints were being set by swiping on Vive trackpad Added option for robots to ignore collisions in main menu If you have any further issues, questions or concerns please feel free to c

09 Aug 2018Developer post

Update 1.2 Notes

Hey everybody, this is a progress update with some additions, changes and bug fixes. If you have any issues feel free to contact at [email protected]. Thanks! Added support for .3mf files Added ability to adjust scene directional light rotation Save directional light settings with

21 Jul 2018Developer post

Update 1.1 now live!

Greetings! Big update incoming....I apologize for making you all wait so long for this update, but I made a lot of fixes and updates: Fixed issue where selecting nearest imported model when none in scene resulted in nullref error Added support for importing Blend, X3D, DAE, GLTF,

Greetings! Big update incoming....I apologize for making you all wait so long for this update, but I made a lot of fixes and updates:

Fixed issue where selecting nearest imported model when none in scene resulted in nullref error

Added support for importing Blend, X3D, DAE, GLTF, PLY files

Added lighting control pendant menu

Fixed issue where UI FX would play if disabled in menu

Added ability to scale selected object using both controller grips

Enabled ability to pick up any prop object

Added ability to scale robots, positioners, props, frames, risers, etc

Fixed issue where large KOKA robot wouldn’t spawn

Fixed index out of bounds error when selecting Delta robot

Added ability to browse all logical drives

Fixed broken vertical scroll in directory browser

Fixed object details panel not showing on hover

Added ability to only select robot tool (when end effector inside other object) or waypoint only

Prevent tool menu opening while main menu open at same time

Hide wand indicators when main menu opened

Added new scenes for model displaying

Add tool for measuring relative to wand and point to point

Fixed menu not unpausing when saving robot program

Fixed wand grip snap/float text not showing when in placement mode

Fixed backface culling issue on standard table props

Changed Rift waypoint setting action to joystick tilt instead of tilt + click down

Fixed issue where radial menu would not show when grabbing internal torch stem

Fixed issue where you can still teleport when main menu opened

Added flight mode in user settings and tools menu

Made file browser directory icons show directory instead of entire path

Fixed UI navigation issues when cancelling out of VR keyboard

Added flight vectoring mode either for wand or headset

Fixed icon alignment issue when reading large folder lists in file browser

Removed blue arrow for selected imported model. The last model you touch or point at will be the selected one.

Made placement mode persist between object spawning (default on startup is Grid Snapping On)

Fixed issue where being inside object collider prevented interaction with pendant menu

Added option to set pointer angle

Added better labels for wand indicators

Added killZ function to catch physics props that fall through floor if placed below floor

Fixed issue where turning indicator did not show in teleport modes

Reset size of conveyor snapping socket collider back to original size

I added alot more functionality around model importing, you can now rotate, position and scale objects with the wand grips. Please be advised that STP file importing is still being worked on. I will be updating with some better training tools and trying to consolidate and simplify some of the menus, they are too complicated in some places. I also added some new display scenes to try out in case you want to showcase anything, and I will be upgrading some of the original scenes with something a bit less basic-looking.

Thank you all for supporting this project, and if you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or join the Discord channel at:

https://discord.gg/pBUHEn

Thanks!

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22 Jun 2018Developer post

Update Notes 1.0.8 Model Importing Update

Hello my fellow Robotics enthusiasts! I am pleased to announce that custom model importing functionality is now live! This particular feature has been a dream of mine for some time. You can now import models as scene props and workpieces. Robot tooling is still being worked on. T

Hello my fellow Robotics enthusiasts!

I am pleased to announce that custom model importing functionality is now live! This particular feature has been a dream of mine for some time. You can now import models as scene props and workpieces. Robot tooling is still being worked on. There is a training screen in the World Building room to the right as you walk in that describes the different features of model importing. Basically make sure to place your origin in a good location on the model, set the scale properly and set the rotation to use Z as the up axis.

Other issues addressed:

Added ability to import custom models (STL, OBJ, 3DS, DXF, FBX)

Added better indicators for movement on left controller

Added EURO pallet

Added 4 new static AGV models (AGV programming is coming up)

Hide RUN indicator on right controller unless it can be used (valid robot program)

Added ABB 260 WIP arm

Fixed issue with Home icon not appearing on file browser

Fixed issue where picked up objects could get stuck to controller

Fixed issue where you could not select an object while the pendant was open

Fixed controller not highlighting on touching workpiece

Fixed issue where waypoint line would not update when homing individual axis

Added ability to reset prebuilt scenes from operator terminal and pendant

Fixed baked lighting in scenes generated with Unity v5.6

Expanded conveyor snap detection zone

Fixed right controller mode overlay text not appearing during object placement

Added training screen for Model Importing in World Building room

Fixed issue where WMR devices stopped working after Rift update

The next major feature I will be adding is the ability to export program points in a suitable format for use in other applications. I will also be addressing some of the "clunkiness" and refining the controls a bit more.

If you have any issues with model importing please drop me a line at [email protected]. Thank you for supporting VR robotics development!

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14 May 2018Developer post

Patch Notes 1.0.7 Rift Support Added

Hello robotics enthusiasts! First of all, let me begin by offering an apology for making all you Rift users wait. I only just received a Rift and have added support for Touch controllers. Please let me know if you have any issues with the Rift control scheme. Other notes: Added s