Abstract: In this paper, the background, state and content of the research and application of virtual realitytechnology in telepresence teleoperation system are elaborated. The lasted progress about virtual realitytechnology in telepresence teleoperation system is surveyed. The research tendency about supervisory andcollaborative control, teleoperation with poor visual feedback and teleoperation with communication timedelays is especially introduced. It is pointed out that virtual reality technology in telepresence teleoperationsystem is future main tend of the research and development on telepresence technology. And the suggestions,which is that the fundamental principle of our research on this aspect should be followed, is put forward.