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Digital twins

A digital twins is a virtual representation of a physical product, service, or asset. It can be a digital replica of an individual object, such as a vehicle or building, but can also be extended to larger scales, such as entire cities. Here are just some of the latest stories, opinions on digital twins.

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Mission Control launched for the Physical AI era

Digital twins07 Jan 2026

Terbine’s Mission Control system is designed to manage the complexity of autonomous systems at scale and ensure humans are kept in the loop in smart cities.

What do consumers really think of smart cities and AI?

What do consumers really think of smart cities and AI?

AI and Machine Learning01 Apr 2025

Report by Sand Technologies aims to help city and county leaders to better understand public sentiment about smart cities and artificial intelligence.

Partnership will use digital twins to address societal issues

Digital twins21 Jun 2022

Hexagon and Fujitsu will use technology to help realise the “Trusted Society”, which they describe as a sustainable, resilient place where people can live together in peace and prosperity.

Awards recognise smart city progress made by North America municipalities

Awards recognise smart city progress made by North America municipalities

News14 Jul 2021

Projects ranging from the use of AI and machine learning to inspect roadways to a housing rights challenge were among those highlighted as making “unprecedented progress”.

What Is Digital Twin Technology – And How Does It Relate To Smart Cities?

What Is Digital Twin Technology – And How Does It Relate To Smart Cities?

News21 Jun 2021

A digital twin is a virtual representation of a physical product, service, or asset. It can be a digital replica of an individual object, such as a vehicle or building, but can also be extended to larger scales, such as entire cities.

West Midlands to deploy 5G-connected road sensor network

West Midlands to deploy 5G-connected road sensor network

News18 Jun 2021

The network will relay live traffic information to the regional control centre to enable swift action to be taken as queues build up while data gathered will help plan future transport development.

Study reveals how cities are using tech and data to drive social development goals

Study reveals how cities are using tech and data to drive social development goals

News30 Mar 2021

ESI ThoughtLab collaborated with a coalition of government, business, and academic leaders to conduct the global benchmarking study.

Digital twin solution launched to visualise and support 5G telecom towers

Digital twin solution launched to visualise and support 5G telecom towers

News24 Mar 2021

Developed through the Bentley Acceleration Initiatives investment fund and incubator, the solution provides 3D visualisation, real-time decision-support and predictive design from the ground up.

Shanghai crowned smart city of the year at Smart City Live 2020

Shanghai crowned smart city of the year at Smart City Live 2020

News19 Nov 2020

The digital infrastructure, e-gov services, a City Brain, the integration of information technology and industry and its strategic objectives were all highlighted by the judges.

Covid-19 accelerates the adoption of smart city tech to build resilience

Covid-19 accelerates the adoption of smart city tech to build resilience

News07 May 2020

Drones, new types of surveillance, digital twins and real-time dashboards are among the technologies that have emerged in new use cases by cities during the coronavirus pandemic, according to ABI Research.

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How air quality and weather data help cities boost resilienceSponsored by Vaisala

Cities around the world are trying to improve air quality, which in turn can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Sue Weekes explains the vital role played by compact air quality sensors and how using them in tandem with weather stations and other smart city devices can maximise their value.

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The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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Closed ecosystems mean limited choices, limited innovation, limited success, writes York Yuekun.

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The rise of digital twins in smart cities

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