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What is Digital Twin

Chapter 8
Eco-Innovation and Sustainable Development in Industry 5.0
A virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process that enables real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis to optimize performance and inform decision-making.
Published in Chapter:
Bridging Industry 5.0 With Location Science and Geospatial Intelligence
Oluibukun Gbenga Ajayi (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2219-2.ch008
Abstract
Geospatial intelligence has become a vital tool for businesses to navigate complex spatial relationships and make informed decisions especially in the advent of Industry 5.0 which is characterized by hyperconnectivity, automation, and human-technology collaboration. This chapter explores the intersection of Industry 5.0 and geospatial science and the key requirements for the integration of geospatial science in Industry 5.0 while also highlighting how advancements in location intelligence technologies are reshaping industries, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving sustainable development. From smart cities to precision agriculture, the integration of geospatial data and analytics revolutionizes how organizations optimize workflows, mitigate risks, and deliver value in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Chapter 5
Metaverse: Interdependent Architecture and Applications
Digital twins are the digital replicas of any physical object in the physical world, in terms of its physical properties and its behaviour. They are modelled by acquiring information about their characteristics using sensors.
Published in Chapter: Metaverse: Interdependent Architecture and Applications; From: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Wireless Communication Systems
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Smart City Buildings for a Resilient, Sustainable Future
A digital twin is a virtual representation of any object that offers real-time information about the object.
Published in Chapter: Smart City Buildings for a Resilient, Sustainable Future; From: Urban Sustainability and Energy Management of Cities for Improved Health and Well-Being
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The Effects of Digital Transformation on Organizations
The virtual twins of products, which are developed in virtual environments.
Published in Chapter: The Effects of Digital Transformation on Organizations; From: Handbook of Research on Strategic Fit and Design in Business Ecosystems
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The DIM Approach for Digital Twin
It is a virtual replica of reality and contains three main parts: physical products in real space, virtual products in virtual space, and the connections of data and information that ties the virtual and real products together.
Published in Chapter: The DIM Approach for Digital Twin; From: Handbook of Research on Developing Smart Cities Based on Digital Twins
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AI-Based Smart Access Systems and Applications for Smart Cities and Living Spaces
Is a logical representation of a physical structure, assets, and processes, inside a computing system.
Published in Chapter: AI-Based Smart Access Systems and Applications for Smart Cities and Living Spaces; From: Role of 6G Wireless Networks in AI and Blockchain-Based Applications
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Chapter 10
The Value Proposition of Machine Learning in Construction Management: Exploring the Trends in Construction 4.0 and Beyond
A digital representation of the physical and functional properties of a physical object or process that serves as its real-time digital counterpart.
Published in Chapter: The Value Proposition of Machine Learning in Construction Management: Exploring the Trends in Construction 4.0 and Beyond; From: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Techniques for Civil Engineering
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Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Industry 5.0
Digital Twin technology creates virtual replicas of physical objects, optimizing processes and minimizing waste by providing real-time insights into the performance of assets.
Published in Chapter: Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Industry 5.0; From: Eco-Innovation and Sustainable Development in Industry 5.0
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The Digital Enterprise as an Emerging Landscape for Universities and Their Operation
A description of a component or system or process that comprises a range of executable models that are semantically linked and evolve with the real system.
Published in Chapter: The Digital Enterprise as an Emerging Landscape for Universities and Their Operation; From: Advanced Digital Architectures for Model-Driven Adaptive Enterprises
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Chapter 1
Role of Digital Identity in Advancing Global Health: A 360 Perspective
Virtual model that is the exact twin of a physical object or a system that spans its lifecycle, gets real-time data from its physical counterpart, and uses simulation, machine learning, and reasoning to support decision-making about the physical counterpart.
Published in Chapter: Role of Digital Identity in Advancing Global Health: A 360 Perspective; From: Digital Identity in the New Era of Personalized Medicine
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End-to-End Tracing and Congestion in a Blockchain: A Supply Chain Use Case in Hyperledger Fabric
Digital twin refers to a digital replica of potential and actual physical assets, processes, people, places, systems, and devices that can be used for various purposes.
Published in Chapter: End-to-End Tracing and Congestion in a Blockchain: A Supply Chain Use Case in Hyperledger Fabric; From: Industry Use Cases on Blockchain Technology Applications in IoT and the Financial Sector
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Digital Twins: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives – Emerging Trends and Challenges
A computer generated virtual clone of a physical object, process, or network. It map and mirrors the real object in virtual space.
Published in Chapter: Digital Twins: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives – Emerging Trends and Challenges; From: Impact of Digital Twins in Smart Cities Development
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Chapter 3
IoT to Support Active Learning in Engineering Education: Test Cases and Lessons Learned
A digital twin is a digital replica of a physical object. The digital twin has similar dynamic and time-variant behavior as the physical object.
Published in Chapter: IoT to Support Active Learning in Engineering Education: Test Cases and Lessons Learned; From: Social, Legal, and Ethical Implications of IoT, Cloud, and Edge Computing Technologies
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The Role of AI in Finnish Green Economy and Especially in Circular Economy: Challenges and Possibilities
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Industry 4.0 Technologies Used in Project Management
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IoT Blockchains for Digital Twins
A digital model of a physical object. A static digital twin has characteristics that do not change with time. A dynamic digital twin captures behavioral responses of the physical object. A live digital twin represents the current state of the physical object.
Published in Chapter: IoT Blockchains for Digital Twins; From: Role of 6G Wireless Networks in AI and Blockchain-Based Applications
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DRL-Based Coverage Optimization in UAV Networks for Microservice-Based IoT Applications
A real-time virtual representation of a physical object, system, or process. It uses data and models to simulate its behavior and state, enabling monitoring, analysis, and optimization of its performance in the real world.
Published in Chapter: DRL-Based Coverage Optimization in UAV Networks for Microservice-Based IoT Applications; From: Applications of Machine Learning in UAV Networks
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Unveiling the Future: Blockchain-Powered Digital Twins for Personalized Privacy Preservation in Metaverse Healthcare Data
When referring to digital representations of physical objects, systems, or processes, the phrase “digital twin” is often used. Real-time monitoring, analysis, and simulation are made possible by these digital models of physical things. There may be digital duplicates of anything from individual patients to individual pieces of medical equipment to whole healthcare networks.
Published in Chapter: Unveiling the Future: Blockchain-Powered Digital Twins for Personalized Privacy Preservation in Metaverse Healthcare Data; From: Innovations, Securities, and Case Studies Across Healthcare, Business, and Technology
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Customer Experience and Delight in the Metaverse
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Sustainability in the Maritime Industry: Integration of Digital Twin and Autonomous Control
A virtual replica of a physical entity or system, designed within a digital framework for simulation, analysis, and optimization purposes.
Published in Chapter: Sustainability in the Maritime Industry: Integration of Digital Twin and Autonomous Control; From: Strategic Innovations for Dynamic Supply Chains
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Integrated Digital Models for the Representation and Diagnosis in Existing Buildings: The Clust-ER BUILD Project for the Value Chain Innovation
Is a digital replica of a physical entity. It is a dynamic virtual representation of a physical object or system across its lifecycle, using real-time data to enable understanding, learning and reasoning and make reverse engineering effective.
Published in Chapter: Integrated Digital Models for the Representation and Diagnosis in Existing Buildings: The Clust-ER BUILD Project for the Value Chain Innovation; From: Impact of Industry 4.0 on Architecture and Cultural Heritage
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Chapter 9
Blockchain Technology as Enablement of Industry 4.0
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Chapter 14
The Impact of Digital Enterprise Transformation Strategies on Project Managers' Competencies
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Chapter 7
Industry 4.0 in the Textile Sector: Applications, Influencing Factors, and Opportunities
A digital replica of a tangible item (product, system, service, process, etc.) or intangible item (world, environment etc.) supported by digital technologies that communicates and provide fundamental improvements to items.
Published in Chapter: Industry 4.0 in the Textile Sector: Applications, Influencing Factors, and Opportunities; From: Futuristic Technology for Sustainable Manufacturing
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From Traditional to Meta Continuing Education
Virtual model of a physical/real object, mirror image, reflection of reality.
Published in Chapter: From Traditional to Meta Continuing Education; From: Embracing Technological Advancements for Lifelong Learning
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Chapter 11
IoT Blockchains for Digital Twins
A digital model of a physical object. A static Digital Twin has characteristics that do not change with time. A dynamic Digital Twin captures behavioral responses of the physical object. A live Digital Twin represents the current state of the physical object.
Published in Chapter: IoT Blockchains for Digital Twins; From: Opportunities and Challenges of Industrial IoT in 5G and 6G Networks
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Chapter 6
Manufacturing Scheduling Strategy for Digital Enterprise Transformation
A virtual model of a production activity that monitors and controls the production environment for improved decision making by using data.
Published in Chapter: Manufacturing Scheduling Strategy for Digital Enterprise Transformation; From: Emerging Challenges, Solutions, and Best Practices for Digital Enterprise Transformation
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Chapter 1
Haptic Interaction in Virtual Reality: Are We Ready for the Metaverse? Neuroscientific and Behavioral Considerations
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Chapter 16
Digital Twins for Smart Grids: Digital Transformation of Legacy Power Networks
A virtual model of a physical system that can function in tandem with the physical system (or the twin) in real-time. This facilitates several simulations for different case scenarios to study the behavior and thus paving the way for improvements in design and operation.
Published in Chapter: Digital Twins for Smart Grids: Digital Transformation of Legacy Power Networks; From: Handbook of Research on Applications of AI, Digital Twin, and Internet of Things for Sustainable Development
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