AI- and ML-driven intelligent design of digital twins
Artificial intelligence; Data integration; Digital twins,; Machine learning,; Predictive maintenance
Digital twins (DTs), or virtual copies of real-world systems, have changed and improved many industries in terms of monitoring, analysis, and optimization in real time. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) together have significantly enhanced the functionalities of DTs so that they become more efficient and versatile decision-making and process improvement tools. The production and application of DTs most importantly rely on AI and ML. Such technologies allow integration and analysis of very large amounts of data from various sources and provide an overview of the physical system. The personnel involved in the company may gain deeper insights into overall business processes and identify changes that would remain unknown when applying the traditional methods, based on the employment of the capabilities of AI-based integration and data analysis. An essential example of ML use cases in the framework of DTs is predictive maintenance. Any ML algorithm can resort to historical data and immediate sensor data to predict potential failures of application equipment and propose a repair schedule, significantly reducing operational downtime and refining the distribution of resources. The AI-powered optimization and simulation methods can give organizations the possibility to consider numerous scenarios and identify the most effective ways to resolve complex issues. The DTs are AI-enabled and can detect and decide on the fly, which allows them to react to changing conditions instantly and prevent some of the issues before they happen. In addition, AI-powered predictive analysis and risk management allow the firms to go a step ahead and address the potential problems in advance by developing effective risk reduction strategies. DTs are mainly constructed with AI and ML in various industries. In the context of manufacturing and Industry 4.0, DTs play an important role in optimizing production and increasing the quality control standards. Urban planners use the DTs to strategize building smart cities, while healthcare professionals use them for medical diagnosis and planning. In the aerospace and auto industries, DTs are beneficial in improving the product development, testing, and other maintenance processes. This chapter focuses on the smart creation of DTs with the help of AI and ML technology. The discussion will also dive into the complex mechanism behind building advanced, digital replicas of physical systems, particularly the support of the AI and ML in the advancement of their usefulness and precision. The chapter begins with the discussion of the role of data integration and analysis in the creation of a DT. This section shows how AI and ML algorithms facilitate the seamless combination of different sources of data into one and reach a much more dynamic and detailed similitude of the physical member. The chapter illustrates how these technologies can convert raw information into valuable information, which makes the DT capable of replicating the real-world situations and behaviors quite dramatically. Moreover, the chapter addresses the profound role of AI and ML in the optimization and simulation of DTs. We observe how these advanced technologies are able to give more precise predictions and process the decision-making and testing of even complex scenarios. The chapter focuses on how AI-enabled optimization methodologies and AI-based simulations driven by ML are broadening the opportunities of DTs, thus driving innovation in a number of verticals. 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Manasa, R.; Navya, K.; Keshavamurthy, R.; Madhura, R.; Mahesh Kumar, N.
Digital Twins for Sustainable Development;pp.1-33
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https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-27388-9.00011-8 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105036915188?origin=resultslist
Manasa R., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India; Navya K., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India; Keshavamurthy R., Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India; Madhura R., Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India; Mahesh Kumar N., Department of Information Science and Engineering, Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru, India