Application and research trend of digital twin in measurement technology

Abstract

One of the key critical technologies in the digital revolution of measurement technology is digital twin. The literature now in publication indicates that the advancement and use of digital twin technology will raise the bar for improvement in the measuring sector. The current literature on the creation and use of digital twin technology is reviewed first, followed by a list of recognized definitions and a summary of the three main categories of digital twin models for easy reference. The main drawbacks of conventional measurement technology in the application process are enumerated here: direct measurement is challenging, measuring multiple parameters at once is challenging, sensors' influence cannot be disregarded, and the accuracy of measurement results is not satisfactory. To address these issues, this review outlines the benefits and potential uses of digital twin technology in measurement, as well as a summary of six significant contributions. Strong application and robustness, the ability to visualize the process of changing a measurement parameter, simultaneous measurement of many parameters, cheap measurement costs, data security, integrity, high availability, and intelligent measurement are only a few of these features. It is explored where digital twin research in measurement technology is headed in the future. A new digital solution and path for measuring technology development are offered by the digital twin and virtual sensor simulation methods.