Digital twins (1/3): Introduction
Application of digital twin technology to improve place-based services
This policy briefing is the first in a three-part series that examines opportunities to deploy digital twin technology in the planning and delivery of public sector place-based services. Designed to support place-based leaders and practitioners considering or currently implementing digital twins, the series explores the context and background to this technology with case studies.
Our series of three briefings acts as a resource providing practical guidance based on our research. We aim to facilitate knowledge sharing by showcasing real-life applications of this technology so far.
Digital twins (1/3): Introduction:
- Application of digital twins in place-based services
- Improving place-based services with digital twins
Digital twins (2/3): Challenges and ethics:
- Technological and financial challenges of implementing digital twins in place-based services
- Data privacy and security
- The ethical use of digital twins: The Gemini Principles
Digital twins (3/3): Practical steps for implementation:
- Future developments in digital twin technology (emerging technologies)
- Local Digital Twins
- Practical steps to get started with digital twins
- Socitm’s partner organisations you can take advantage of to explore digital twins.