A digital simulation platform with human-interactive immersive design for navigation, motion, and teleoperated manipulation of work-class remotely operated vehicle

• A human-interactive digital simulation platform for work-class ROVs integrates navigation, motion, and teleoperated manipulation with immersive visual and force feedback. • Two distinct mechanisms provide operator training and real-time telepresence, along with an open data interface for algorithm pretesting. • Case studies on sediment sampling and pipeline docking validate the platform with DWA-based navigation, SMC control, and teleoperation frameworks. • A user study demonstrates the platform's superiority and accuracy in immersive underwater teleoperation, supporting safe and cost-effective ROV operations.