Digital Twin
Quick Definition
Virtual replica of physical objects updated with real-time data
Full Definition
A virtual replica of a physical object or system updated with real-time data.
Examples
manufacturing simulation, predictive maintenance, smart cities
Related Terms
iot
simulation
real-time-monitoring
More Internet of Things Terms
Smart City
Urban area using IoT and data analytics for optimization
Edge Computing
Processing data near its source instead of centralized cloud
Smart Agriculture
Using IoT and data analytics to optimize farming
Shadow IoT
Unapproved IoT devices on enterprise networks
Firmware
Low-level software controlling IoT device hardware
Internet of Things
Network of physical objects with sensors exchanging data