Robotics MCP Server

# VRM Creation Tools: Alternatives to VRoid Studio **More generalized VRM tools that can handle robots, animals, machines, and non-humanoids** [](README.md) [](README.md) [](README.md) --- ## 🎯 **The Problem with VRoid Studio** **VRoid Studio excels at:** - ✅ Anime-style humanoids (perfect proportions, cute faces) - ✅ Clothing, hairstyles, accessories (thousands of options) - ✅ Facial expressions and poses - ✅ One-click VRM export for humanoids **But VRoid Studio has major limitations:** - ❌ **Humanoids only** - no robots, animals, or machines - ❌ **Anime style only** - no realistic or mechanical models - ❌ **No advanced rigging** - limited to basic humanoid structure - ❌ **No procedural generation** - everything must be manually created - ❌ **Windows/Mac only** - no Linux support **For dogbots, caterpillars, articulated arms, or ANY non-humanoid VRM - you need alternatives!** ### **📝 Note: Web Scraping Tool Status** #### **BrightData MCP Tools (Freemium Model):** **BrightData uses a freemium model** - they offer free trials and credits, but premium features require payment. They provide infrastructure for bypassing entry barriers like CAPTCHAs, EU consent popups, anti-bot measures, and geo-restrictions. **Pricing Model:** - **Free Trial:** $5 credits, no credit card required - **Deposit Matching:** Match first account deposit up to $500 - **Pay-as-you-go:** Usage-based pricing for premium features - **Enterprise:** Custom plans for large-scale scraping **Capabilities (When Working):** - ✅ **Residential proxies** (bypass geo-blocks) - ✅ **CAPTCHA solving** (automatic) - ✅ **EU popup handling** (GDPR/consent bypass) - ✅ **JavaScript rendering** (dynamic content) - ✅ **Anti-detection** (looks like real users) - ✅ **Global proxy network** (150M+ IPs) **Current Issue:** API token appears stale/expired. Since they offer free trials, the token may need refreshing or the free credits may have been exhausted. **Recommendation:** Check BrightData account status - they offer generous free trials ($5 credits + deposit matching up to $500), so the token might just need refreshing rather than paid subscription. #### **Current Working Alternative:** **Fetch MCP tool works well** for accessible sites without entry barriers. Successfully retrieved: - **VRM Specification:** https://github.com/vrm-c/vrm-specification - **UniVRM (Unity):** https://github.com/vrm-c/UniVRM - **VRM Consortium:** https://vrm.dev/en/ - **Blender VRM Add-on:** https://github.com/saturday06/VRM-Addon-for-Blender - **Daz Studio:** https://www.daz3d.com/ #### **Confirmed Working VRM Tools:** - **Blender VRM Add-on** (saturday06/VRM-Addon-for-Blender) - 1.6k stars - **UniVRM** (vrm-c/UniVRM) - 3.1k stars, official Unity implementation - **VRM Specification** (vrm-c/vrm-specification) - 288 stars, official spec - **Daz Studio** - Free 3D software with extensive content library **These are actively maintained, well-documented VRM tools that support non-humanoid creation.** --- ## 🔧 **Top VRM Creation Alternatives** ### **🥇 Blender + VRM Add-on** ⭐ **MOST POWERFUL & FLEXIBLE** **The ultimate VRM creation tool - can create ANYTHING as VRM!** ⭐ **1.6k stars on GitHub** #### **Repository:** https://github.com/saturday06/VRM-Addon-for-Blender #### **Official Site:** https://vrm-addon-for-blender.info/ #### **What Makes Blender Special:** - ✅ **Unlimited model types** - robots, animals, machines, abstract art - ✅ **Advanced rigging** - complex mechanical joints and animations - ✅ **Procedural generation** - scripts for automated model creation - ✅ **Free and open source** - no licensing restrictions - ✅ **Massive community** - tutorials for everything - ✅ **Cross-platform** - Windows, Mac, Linux - ✅ **Blender 2.93 to 5.0 support** - actively maintained - ✅ **Full VRM import/export** - both directions #### **VRM Workflow in Blender:** ``` 1. Download from: https://github.com/saturday06/VRM-Addon-for-Blender/releases 2. Install as Blender add-on (.zip file) 3. Enable "VRM format" in Blender preferences 4. Model your robot/animal/machine (any shape, any complexity) 5. Create armature (can be humanoid or completely custom) 6. Add VRM-required bones (Hips, Head, etc.) - even if mapped to robot parts 7. Set up materials and textures (PBR workflow) 8. File → Export → VRM (.vrm) ``` #### **Blender VRM Add-on Features:** ```python # Python scripting for automated VRM creation import bpy def create_robot_vrm(): # Create robot model bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_cube_add() robot = bpy.context.active_object # Add armature bpy.ops.object.armature_add() armature = bpy.context.active_object # Create bones for robot joints # (Can be completely custom, not humanoid) # Export as VRM bpy.ops.export_scene.vrm() create_robot_vrm() ``` #### **Perfect For:** - **Dogbots** - quadruped rigging with custom bone structure - **Caterpillars** - segmented body with articulated joints - **Articulated arms** - complex multi-axis manipulators - **Custom machines** - any mechanical device ### **🥈 Daz Studio + VRM Bridge** ⭐ **CHARACTER CREATION POWERHOUSE** **Professional character creation that goes beyond humanoids** #### **Daz Studio Advantages:** - ✅ **Genesis character system** - morphable base models - ✅ **Can create animals and creatures** - not just humans - ✅ **Advanced posing and animation** - ✅ **Bridge to Unity** - direct VRM export pipeline - ✅ **Huge content library** - animals, robots, fantasy creatures - ✅ **VRM export support** #### **For Non-Humanoids:** ``` Daz Studio → Unity Bridge → VRM Export 1. Start with animal/creature base (dogs, cats, insects available) 2. Morph and customize for robotic features 3. Add mechanical parts and cybernetic enhancements 4. Export to Unity via Daz Bridge 5. Convert to VRM using UniVRM in Unity 6. Deploy to VR platforms ``` #### **Available Base Models:** - **Animals:** Dogs, cats, horses, birds, insects - **Creatures:** Dragons, robots, mechas, fantasy beings - **Humanoids:** But can be heavily modified - **Custom:** Build from primitives #### **Cost:** Free (with optional paid content) ### **🥉 Unity + UniVRM** ⭐ **PROGRAMMATIC VRM CREATION** **Create VRM models entirely in code or Unity editor** ⭐ **3.1k stars on GitHub** #### **Repository:** https://github.com/vrm-c/UniVRM #### **Documentation:** https://vrm.dev/en/ #### **Unity VRM Creation Methods:** **Method 1: Programmatic Generation** ```csharp using UnityEngine; using VRM; public class ProceduralVRMGenerator : MonoBehaviour { public void CreateDogbotVRM() { // Create GameObject hierarchy var root = new GameObject("Dogbot"); // Add mesh components var body = GameObject.CreatePrimitive(PrimitiveType.Cube); body.transform.parent = root.transform; var head = GameObject.CreatePrimitive(PrimitiveType.Sphere); head.transform.parent = root.transform; // Add armature (bones) var armature = new GameObject("Armature"); armature.transform.parent = root.transform; // Create bone hierarchy var hips = new GameObject("Hips"); hips.transform.parent = armature.transform; var spine = new GameObject("Spine"); spine.transform.parent = hips.transform; // Add VRM components var vrmMeta = root.AddComponent<VRMMeta>(); vrmMeta.Title = "Dogbot V1"; vrmMeta.Author = "Unity Generator"; // Export as VRM var exporter = new VRMExporter(); exporter.Export(root); } } ``` **Method 2: Editor-Based Creation** ``` 1. Create GameObjects in Unity scene 2. Add meshes, materials, textures 3. Create bone hierarchy (can be non-humanoid) 4. Add VRM Meta component 5. Use VRM menu: VRM -> Export to .vrm ``` #### **Advantages:** - ✅ **No external software needed** - ✅ **Procedural generation possible** - ✅ **Direct Unity workflow** - ✅ **Scriptable automation** ### **🏃 Other Notable VRM Tools** #### **4. Cinema 4D + VRM Plugin** - **Professional modeling** with MoGraph tools - **Animation powerhouse** - **VRM export capability** - **Cost:** Subscription-based #### **5. Maya + VRM Exporter** - **Industry-standard rigging** - **Complex mechanical animation** - **VRM export through plugins** - **Cost:** Subscription #### **6. 3ds Max + VRM Tools** - **Powerful modeling and texturing** - **Character animation tools** - **VRM export support** - **Cost:** Subscription #### **7. Modo + VRM Bridge** - **Advanced modeling tools** - **Sculpting capabilities** - **VRM export support** - **Cost:** One-time purchase --- ## 🤖 **Specialized Tools for Robotics VRM** ### **Robot-Specific VRM Tools** #### **ROS + Unity Integration** ```csharp // ROS to VRM avatar control using Unity.Robotics.ROSTCPConnector; using VRM; public class ROSAvatarController : MonoBehaviour { private VRMBlendShapeProxy blendShapes; private Animator animator; void Start() { ROSConnection.GetOrCreateInstance().Subscribe<sensor_msgs.JointState>( "/joint_states", UpdateAvatarPose); } void UpdateAvatarPose(sensor_msgs.JointState jointStates) { // Map ROS joint states to VRM avatar pose // Control robot avatar based on real robot state } } ``` #### **Procedural Robot Generators** **Python script for generating robot VRM models:** ```python import bpy def generate_articulated_arm(lengths=[1, 0.8, 0.6]): """Generate articulated arm VRM model""" # Create arm segments segments = [] for i, length in enumerate(lengths): bpy.ops.mesh.primitive_cylinder_add(radius=0.05, depth=length) segment = bpy.context.active_object segment.name = f"Arm_Segment_{i}" segments.append(segment) # Position segments if i > 0: segment.location.z = sum(lengths[:i]) # Create armature bpy.ops.object.armature_add() armature = bpy.context.active_object # Add bones at joint positions for i in range(len(lengths) + 1): bone_name = f"Joint_{i}" # Create bone at joint position # Parent segments to bones # Add VRM export setup generate_articulated_arm() ``` --- ## 📊 **Tool Comparison Matrix** | Tool | Humanoids | Animals | Robots | Machines | Cost | Learning Curve | |------|-----------|---------|--------|----------|------|----------------| | **VRoid Studio** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | Free | Easy | | **Blender** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | Medium | | **Daz Studio** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Free | Easy | | **Unity + UniVRM** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Free | Medium | | **Cinema 4D** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $$$ | Hard | | **Maya** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | $$$ | Hard | --- ## 🚀 **Recommended Workflows** ### **For Beginners: Blender Route** ``` 1. Learn Blender basics (free tutorials abundant) 2. Install VRM add-on 3. Follow robot VRM tutorial 4. Export and test in Unity ``` ### **For Artists: Daz Studio Route** ``` 1. Get Daz Studio (free) 2. Use animal/creature bases 3. Customize for robotic features 4. Export via Unity bridge to VRM ``` ### **For Programmers: Unity Route** ``` 1. Create procedural generation scripts 2. Build robot models in code 3. Add VRM components 4. Export directly to VRM ``` ### **For Professionals: Maya/Cinema 4D Route** ``` 1. Use industry-standard tools 2. Complex rigging and animation 3. Export to VRM via plugins 4. Production-quality results ``` --- ## 📚 **Learning Resources** ### **Blender VRM Tutorials:** - **VRM Add-on Documentation:** https://vrm-addon-for-blender.info/ - **Blender VRM Robot Tutorial:** Search YouTube for "Blender VRM robot" - **Procedural Robot Generation:** Python scripting tutorials ### **Daz Studio VRM:** - **Daz to Unity Bridge:** Official documentation - **VRM Export Guide:** Community tutorials - **Animal to Robot Conversion:** Daz forums ### **Unity VRM Creation:** - **UniVRM Documentation:** https://vrm.dev/ - **Procedural Generation:** Unity scripting tutorials - **VRM Export API:** Developer documentation ### **General VRM Resources:** - **VRM Specification:** https://vrm.dev/en/spec/ - **VRM Community:** Discord servers and forums - **VR Platform Guides:** VRChat, Resonite documentation --- ## 🎯 **Choosing the Right Tool** ### **For Dogbots:** - **Blender:** Full control over quadruped rigging - **Daz Studio:** Start with dog base, add robotic features - **Unity:** Procedural generation of dog-like robots ### **For Caterpillars:** - **Blender:** Segmented body with articulated joints - **Unity:** Procedural segment generation - **Cinema 4D:** Complex undulating animations ### **For Articulated Arms:** - **Blender:** Precise mechanical rigging - **Unity:** Programmatic joint creation - **Maya:** Industrial manipulator simulation ### **For Custom Machines:** - **Blender:** Unlimited geometric freedom - **Unity:** Code-based machine generation - **Any 3D software** with VRM export --- ## 💰 **Cost Comparison** | Tool | Base Cost | Add-ons Needed | Total Investment | |------|-----------|----------------|------------------| | **VRoid Studio** | Free | None | **$0** | | **Blender** | Free | None | **$0** | | **Daz Studio** | Free | Content optional | **$0-$$$** | | **Unity + UniVRM** | Free | None | **$0** | | **Cinema 4D** | $$$$$ | VRM plugin | **$$$$$** | | **Maya** | $$$$$ | VRM plugin | **$$$$$** | **Best value: Blender + Unity (completely free, unlimited potential)** --- ## ⚡ **Quick Start Guide** ### **Immediate Action Plan:** 1. **Download Blender** (if not already installed) 2. **Install VRM add-on** from official repository 3. **Watch basic Blender tutorial** (30 minutes) 4. **Follow VRM export tutorial** 5. **Create simple robot model** 6. **Export and test in Unity** ### **Expected Time to First VRM:** - **With Blender experience:** 2-4 hours - **Beginner:** 1-2 days - **Complex robot:** 1-2 weeks ### **Success Metrics:** - ✅ VRM file exports without errors - ✅ Imports correctly in Unity - ✅ Bones and animations work - ✅ Materials and textures display - ✅ Deploys to VR platform --- **VRoid Studio is great for humanoids, but for robots, animals, and machines - Blender, Daz Studio, and Unity offer much more flexibility and power!** 🎨🤖