Intuitive virtual reality interface for controlling robots

One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, perform a method of controlling a robot by a virtual reality control system to perform a work task in an aerial work environment, the method comprising:

• obtaining data indicative of a state of the robot from a plurality of sensors;
• presenting, by a virtual reality interface of a virtual reality display, a menu comprising a plurality of tasks based on the state of the robot,
• wherein each task of the plurality of tasks comprises a sequence of automation algorithms based on the state of the robot,
• wherein the sequence of automation algorithms is configured to control the robot to perform the work task in the aerial work environment;
• receiving selection of a task of the menu by one or more input devices;
• and
• automatically controlling the robot to perform the work task based on the sequence of automation algorithms of the selected task.

A method of controlling a robot by a virtual reality control system to perform a work task in an aerial work environment, the method comprising:

• presenting, by a virtual reality interface by a virtual reality display, a menu comprising a plurality of tasks,
• wherein each task of the plurality of tasks comprising a sequence of automation algorithms,
• wherein the sequence of automation algorithms is configured to control the robot to perform the work task in the aerial work environment;
• receiving selection of a task of the menu by one or more input devices;
• and
• automatically controlling the robot to perform the work task based on the sequence of automation algorithms of the selected task.