What is a digital twin? | Newsverso Glossary

In short, a digital twin is a replica of a real object or process represented in virtual reality. In foreign language, also known as digital twin, the digital twin assists in the industrial process because, in theory, it eliminates the need for parts or systems in the physical world. With virtual reality glasses or a desktop, the operator can visualize, interact and make decisions about the development.

Digital twin is an alternative for the industry

As an example, we will use the production of a car. Suppose you are an engineer and you are trying to solve a problem with a vehicle skin; however, taking the car apart to visualize the problem can be costly. With virtual reality, and a digital twin of the car in the environment, the professional can select the part they want to observe and see the nonconformity in a part or process. 

The automotive industrial metaverse

Last week, artificial intelligence and augmented reality company Nvidia released a report claiming that the metaverse is the future of the automotive industry. And it doesn't stop there: the electronic components manufacturer also pointed out that 2023 will be the year in which automotive giants will begin to integrate, in the industrial sector, operations with the metaverse. For the company, the industry revolution will affect the entire integrated production and sales system, from the factory floor to the sale of vehicles.

In the end, you have solved the problem, found a solution, and will be able to replicate this en masse without having to dismantle a single vehicle. With the evolution of processes and systems, it will also be possible to view the history of components in addition to automated mathematical calculations. And if you want to explain how you arrived at a certain result to someone, you won't need to explain or draw: virtual reality will show it for you.

For entertainment, digital twins can also be useful. You can build yourself within the metaverse through your avatar. As we already know, in the metaverse there are no physical limits that make it impossible for us to do many things; This way, you can test various possibilities and even be more adventurous. 

Digital twin in virtual reality for medicine

The digital twin, in addition to already being present in the industrial sphere and sparking everyone's curiosity about the different possibilities, can save lives in healthcare. We recently published here on Newsverse an interview with the CEO of a Brazilian startup responsible for applying the dynamics of the metaverse in medicine. 

The metaverse in healthcare: discover the Brazilian startup that uses virtual reality to teach medicine

The metaverse encompasses a series of actions that, in theory, we could carry out within web3.0. Everyday actions such as working out, shopping and attending meetings would be optimized in the virtual environment, as technology theorists argue. But have you ever imagined being able to carry out a consultation through the metaverse, or study medicine with the help of virtual reality? That's not that far off. A Brazilian startup has become a pioneer in health education through technology in Brazil. We interviewed the CEO of MedRoom, Vinicius Gusmão, to understand how the metaverse can contribute to the healthcare area.

What sets virtual reality apart in healthcare? Just like virtual twins, human organs and even complex problems can be replicated in virtual reality. Without having to make a cut on a patient, the problem can be visualized and the solution can be discussed.

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