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We present methods and applications for the development of digital twins (DT) for urban traffic management. While the majority of studies on the DT focus on its ``eyes," which is the emerging sensing and perception like object detection and…
This work is interested in digital twins, and the development of a simplified framework for them, in the context of dynamical systems. Digital twin is an ingenious concept that helps on organizing different areas of expertise aiming at…
The rapid evolution of 5G and beyond has advanced space-air-terrestrial networks, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) offering enhanced coverage, flexible configurations, and cost efficiency. However, deploying UAV-based systems presents…
The convergence of digital twin technology and quantum computing is opening new horizons for the modeling, control, and optimization of smart grid systems. This paper reviews the current research landscape at the intersection of these…
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We articulate the design imperatives for machine-learning based digital twins for nonlinear dynamical systems subject to external driving, which can be used to monitor the ``health'' of the target system and anticipate its future collapse.…
The concept of digital twins has attracted significant attention across various domains, particularly within the built environment. However, there is a sheer volume of definitions and the terminological consensus remains out of reach. The…
We present models for automotive software that capture quantitative and qualitative aspects of software systems and the underlying hardware architecture. In particular, we consider different levels of computing power. These range from…
In the context of Industry 4.0, the physical and digital worlds are closely connected, and robots are widely used to achieve system automation. Digital twin solutions have contributed significantly to the growth of Industry 4.0. Combining…
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The convergence of digital twin technology and the emerging 6G network presents both challenges and numerous research opportunities. This article explores the potential synergies between digital twin and 6G, highlighting the key challenges…