digital twin virtual representation Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/technology/digital-twin Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/technology/digital-twin Written by Michael McDonough Michael McDonough was a media team intern at Encyclopaedia Britannica. He is expected to graduate in 2023 from Northwestern University. Michael McDonough Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 23, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents digital twin, virtual representation of a physical object, structure, or system that incorporates real-time data from the entity that it represents. Digital twins can be used to analyze performance, to conduct simulations, and to identify potential problems with their physical counterparts. In creating a digital twin, data from a physical object or system are used to make an exact, up-to-date digital replica. Virtual representations are generated through sensors that supply details about a structure’s functioning, such as its energy use, internal temperature, and surrounding weather. This data transfer, which is often bidirectional, allows for real-time status updates and can even ...(100 of 656 words)

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