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Digital twins (1/3): Introduction

Application of digital twin technology to improve place-based services

Authors and contributors: Martin Ferguson, William Barker, Yasmine Hajji

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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.