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DIGITAL TWINS AND THE FUTURE OF SINGAPORE
Deepak Ramanathan , Vice President , Global Technology Practice , SAS , on the ‘ immense potential ’ for digital twins in Singapore ’ s future .
With its ability to build an exact digital replica of anything from a small motor vehicle to entire cities , digital twins comprise one of the most promising tech developments of this decade .
Singapore is at the vanguard of this leap as it holds the distinction of being the first country with its own virtual replica that is accurate down to individual buildings ’ rooftops , facades and windows .
With such detail , urban planners can do things that are approaching the realm of science fiction . Designers can simulate every metre of a new railway or bus lane , along with its impact on streets , households and even at the individual level .
Digital twins also hold immense potential for high-value sectors such as manufacturing – which contributes 20 % to Singapore ’ s GDP .
Digital twins are crucial for Singapore ’ s smart nation aspirations as it presents both an opportunity for the manufacturing sector to innovate , as well as the means for the government to implement smart city projects better .
How digital twins work
The successful application of digital twin technology relies on IoT devices , data integration , machine learning and real-time monitoring . Through the utilisation of diverse data , including historical data
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