digital twin
A digital twin is a virtual model that replicates a real object, piece of equipment or process in software for simulation and analysis.
A digital twin carries an object's shape and physical properties into software and, when needed, keeps reflecting the real object's condition through sensor data. It is used to test physical behavior such as structural loads, heat and fluid flow before a product is built, and to monitor running equipment and predict failures.
Digital twins are used in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace and urban planning. In AI, they are used to train and test robots and autonomous driving systems in virtual environments before deploying them in the real world.
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