Digital twin inception in the Era of industrial metaverse

Abstract

Digital Twins, as a technological pillar of Industry 4.0, correspond to the virtual representation and bi-fold a real-time communication of a digital counterpart of a process or a physical object. As the industrial and manufacturing landscape is shifting towards Industry 5.0, huge investments focusing on enhancing interactions between Operators and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) occur. Yet, Metaverse strengthens these interactions as it enables human immersion into a virtual world. Furthermore, it examines the very promising relationships between the CPS, through the digital twins of these CPS. Therefore, this short review presents the concept of the Digital Twin inception in Industrial Metaverse. Additionally, a service-oriented digital twin architecture with Metaverse-enabled platforms for added value creation and interactions with CPS towards achieving Industry 5.0 challenges and beyond is proposed.

Study of digital twins as the driving force of digital transformation and achieving the goals of sustainable development

“…Sophisticated digital twins have the capability to generate specifications for the manufacturing process, encompassing details about the production line, metrics to be captured during construction, and testing procedures for both components and the final product. Utilizing AI, a digital twin can engage in predictive mainte nance at any stage of the production line, allowing for the anticipation and resolution of potential issues before they escalate [17]. This proactive approach is always preferable.…”

The Metaverse in Industry 5.0: A Human-Centric Approach towards Personalized Value Creation

“…In terms of literature, a restricted number of published works that delve into software platform complications pertinent to the Metaverse have been published. Notably, a study based on extended reality (XR) software platforms designed for the Metaverse can be found in [29]. These layers are as follows: (1) enabling platforms; (2) content platforms; (3) human-centered platforms; (4) utility platforms; and (5) platforms for applications.…”

“…Additionally, the industrial Metaverse emphasizes promoting collaboration between virtual and real spaces. It facilitates mapping and broadening of the operations conducted in the physical industry within the virtual space, empowering industrial enterprises to achieve cost reduction, enhance production efficiency, and foster efficient collaboration both within and between companies [29].…”

“…Similarly, a logistics company could create a virtual reality game in which players must optimize supply chain operations to Three main entities are at the core of the industrial Metaverse: (1) products, (2) businesses, and (3) consumers. By embracing a human-centric approach, the industrial Metaverse propels the industry forward through comprehensive digitalization, supported by blockchain production relations, immersive communication, and the pervasive influence of AI technologies [29]. Beyond that, the core of the Metaverse lies in the integration of extended reality technologies, which offer the opportunity to present new information to the user's physical environment in a more pleasing manner, as well as applications that can be developed following a step-by-step approach towards the guidance, training, and education of users.…”

An Enhanced Methodology for Creating Digital Twins within a Paleontological Museum Using Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Techniques

“…The digitization of movable natural history assets stored in museums follows a cycle of preparation, conversion, and access, with a focus on technological aspects and the standards used [3]. By creating virtual representations of physical objects, commonly referred to as digital twins, researchers and museums aim to attract larger audiences and leverage innovative technologies and digital tools [4,5].…”