The invention discloses a substation simulation platform and method based on VR. A substation simulation maintenance module, a robot control module, a VR device, a projector, a camera, a real-time learning module, an enhanced training module and an assessment management module are all connected with a core processing module. A substation power equipment intelligent inspection system is based on high-precision modeling of a substation, and data collected by the camera and a robot are utilized to achieve real-time monitoring and remote operation of field devices. The staff is allowed to walk inthe substation in person only through wearing VR virtual helmets, based on the inspection flow, the substation operation status can be viewed in real time, so the enthusiasm of the inspection personnel is improved, the personal injury caused by irregular operation in the inspection process is effectively prevented, moreover, a training and learning mechanism, an enhanced training mechanism and anassessment management mechanism are further included, training, study, operation and assessment management are integrated, and inspection efficiency and reliability are greatly improved.