Digital Twin Technology

2Introduction, History, and Concept of Digital Twin

N. Rajamurugu* and M. K. Karthik

Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Bharath Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India

Abstract

Digital twin has come into limelight in the recent past. It is a powerful technology, which got notability in the recent past. Even though it came into limelight recently, its existence is dated back to 1960s. It is making its place in different areas now. It can be used at many places in different sectors or areas. It is all set to achieve more notability and reach great heights. It can be truly beneficial in usage for many different sectors or areas. This is a great factor. In this chapter, digital twin is introduced. Along with introducing digital twin, its history and its concept is also explained.

Keywords: Digital twin, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), technology, virtual model

2.1 Introduction

The advent of advanced, innovative and complex engineered systems has established new technologies that are far more superior and perform well even in harsh environments [19]. In industry 4.0, specially, new technologies are seen to be emerging. Digital Twin technology is one such emerging technology concept that has become the centre of attention for industry and, in more recent years, academia [6].

The digital twin is considered as one of the key technology trends [8]. A digital twin is an intelligent and evolving model, which is the virtual counterpart of a physical ...