TECH & AI making , it works hand in hand with other technologies – as things like AI develop , digital twins do too .
“ The standout potential from my perspective is optimisation – optimising resource efficiency , asset optimisation and smart supply chain management ,” says Daniel .
“ Simulation and visualisation technologies will also support more informed decision-making . As these technologies continue to evolve and mature , their role in advancing sustainability goals will grow .”
Eva agrees – “ Sensor technology is becoming increasingly accessible , so new use cases are emerging .”
“ One example is virtual tourism . Digital twins will enable us to explore landmarks and wander through the streets of an entire city . For example , Hexagon technology was used to bring medieval
Florence back to life . The project created virtual replicas of the city ’ s historical landmarks to produce an immersive new way to explore Florence in the past , preserving them for future generations .
“ Digital twins are also giving rise to smart cities of the future . They will help planners make urban areas more liveable , accessible , efficient , and resilient .
“ Soon we will even have digital twins of entire countries . Tuvalu in Polynesia , Germany , Singapore and Greece are all racing to build these . They will facilitate better planning and decision-making , especially when developing sustainable solutions for complex problems .”
As technology develops , digital twins grow beside them – and so does the opportunity to use them to boost sustainability , and get us closer to reducing global warming .
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