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The evolution of network virtualization and native artificial intelligence (AI) paradigms have conceptualized the vision of future wireless networks as a comprehensive entity operating in whole over a digital platform, with smart…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-03-30 Lina Bariah , Merouane Debbah

This paper aims to provide a comprehensive critical overview on how entities and their interactions in Complex Networked Systems (CNS) are modelled across disciplines as they approach their ultimate goal of creating a Digital Twin (DT) that…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2022-02-22 Jiaqi Wen , Bogdan Gabrys , Katarzyna Musial

Digital twin (DT) is the recurrent and common feature in discussions about future technologies, bringing together advanced communication, computation, and artificial intelligence, to name a few. In the context of Industry 4.0, industries…

Cryptography and Security · Computer Science 2023-12-29 Kunlun Wang , Yongyi Tang , Trung Q. Duong , Saeed R. Khosravirad , Octavia A. Dobre , George K. Karagiannidis

The wireless spectrum's increasing complexity poses challenges and opportunities, highlighting the necessity for real-time solutions and robust data processing capabilities. Digital Twin (DT), virtual replicas of physical systems, integrate…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-11-11 Clifton Paul Robinson , Andrea Lacava , Pedram Johari , Francesca Cuomo , Tommaso Melodia

The energy sector's digital transformation brings mutually dependent communication and energy infrastructure, tightening the relationship between the physical and the digital world. Digital twins (DT) are the key concept for this. This…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-03-19 Wouter Zomerdijk , Peter Palensky , Tarek AlSkaif , Pedro P. Vergara

Motivated by climate change, increasing industrialization and energy reliability concerns, the smart grid is set to revolutionize traditional power systems. Moreover, the exponential annual rise in number of grid-connected users and…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-08-03 Abdullah Othman , Georges Kaddoum , Joao V. C. Evangelista , Minh Au , Basile L. Agba

Digital Twin was introduced over a decade ago, as an innovative all-encompassing tool, with perceived benefits including real-time monitoring, simulation and forecasting. However, the theoretical framework and practical implementations of…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2020-12-07 Angira Sharma , Edward Kosasih , Jie Zhang , Alexandra Brintrup , Anisoara Calinescu

Digital twins promise a better understanding and use of complex systems. To this end, they represent these systems at their runtime and may interact with them to control their processes. Software engineering is a wicked challenge in which…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-10-08 Robin Kimmel , Judith Michael , Andreas Wortmann , Jingxi Zhang

Recently, the concept of digital twins (DTs) has received significant attention within the realm of 5G/6G. This demonstration shows an innovative DT design and implementation framework tailored toward integration within the 5G…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2023-08-31 Peizheng Li , Adnan Aijaz , Tim Farnham , Sajida Gufran , Sita Chintalapati

Digital twin (DT) technologies have emerged as a solution for real-time data-driven modeling of cyber physical systems (CPS) using the vast amount of data available by Internet of Things (IoT) networks. In this position paper, we elucidate…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-04-12 Jithin Jagannath , Keyvan Ramezanpour , Anu Jagannath

Urban traffic attributed to commercial and industrial transportation is observed to largely affect living standards in cities due to external effects pertaining to pollution and congestion. In order to counter this, smart cities deploy…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-02-02 Abdo Abouelrous , Laurens Bliek , Yingqian Zhang

Digital twin (DT) systems aim to create virtual replicas of physical objects that are updated in real time with their physical counterparts and evolve alongside the physical assets throughout its lifecycle. Transportation systems are poised…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2022-12-27 Muhammad Sami Irfan , Sagar Dasgupta , Mizanur Rahman

In this paper, we investigate an accurate synchronization between a physical network and its digital network twin (DNT), which serves as a virtual representation of the physical network. The considered network includes a set of base…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2025-02-10 Hanzhi Yu , Yuchen Liu , Zhaohui Yang , Haijian Sun , Mingzhe Chen

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…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2024-09-04 Wenshuai Liu , Yaru Fu , Zheng Shi , Hong Wang

Optical communication is developing rapidly in the directions of hardware resource diversification, transmission system flexibility, and network function virtualization. Its proliferation poses a significant challenge to traditional optical…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2020-11-11 Danshi Wang , Zhiguo Zhang , Min Zhang , Meixia Fu , Jin Li , Shanyong Cai , Chunyu Zhang , Xue Chen

As we evolve towards more heterogeneous and cutting-edge mobile networks, Network Digital Twins (NDTs) are proving to be a promising paradigm in solving challenges faced by network operators, as they give a possibility of replicating the…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2026-04-20 John Sengendo , Fabrizio Granelli

The advent of fifth-generation (5G) and Beyond 5G (B5G) networks introduces diverse service requirements, from ultra-low latency to high bandwidth, demanding dynamic monitoring and advanced solutions to ensure Quality of Service (QoS). The…

Optimizing modern wireless networks is exceptionally challenging due to their high dynamism and complexity. While the agentic artificial intelligence (AI) powered by reinforcement learning (RL) offers a promising solution, its practical…

Systems and Control · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-11-26 Zhenyu Tao , Wei Xu , Xiaohu You

Digital Twins (DTs) are a conventional and well-known concept, proposed in 70s, that are popular in a broad spectrum of sciences, industry innovations, and consortium alliances. However, in the last few years, the growth of digital assets…

Networking and Internet Architecture · Computer Science 2022-04-26 Saeed Banaeian Far , Azadeh Imani Rad

As telecommunications networks become increasingly complex, the integration of advanced technologies such as network digital twins and generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a pivotal solution to enhance network operations and…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-08-05 Kassi Muhammad , Teef David , Giulia Nassisid , Tina Farus