Thanks to the Internet of Things, (IoT), we now have the technology to twin the physical world and convert it to digital. This is exactly what twin technology is – creating an exact replica of something in the physical world. Sensors are used to gather data from the physical world and send it to machines to reconstruct. The concept has been around for quite some time but now has become more accessible affordable to many more businesses. By creating digital twins, insights about how to improve operations, increase efficiency, or discover issues are possible before it happens to whatever you are trying to replicate. The lessons learned from the digital twin can be applied to the original system with lesser risk and a lot more return on investment.
Here are a few examples of how this technology is used:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning are used to analyze the model of operations presented by the digital twin and is even used at NASA for solving issues of operation, maintenance, and repairing of systems. Digital twins are used to explore next generation vehicle aircrafts.
- This technology is also used to simulate applications before they go live. This helps personnel get comfortable with the Internet of Things implementation and the lessons learned can be applied to the physical environment.
- Digital twins give us a real-time view of what’s happening with the equipment and other physical assets. They are used to manufacture products with a reduction in maintenance issues and ensure optimal production output.
- Digital twins can also be used to revolutionize healthcare operations as well as healthcare. Healthcare professionals can practice procedures in a simulated environment and then use this practice with precision on a real patient.
Above all, digital twin technology will enable us to gain more efficiency in our operations and bring better results in the physical world.
