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Digital twin

What is a digital twin?

A digital twin is a virtual, often interactive 3D replica of a real-world object, product, space, or system, kept in sync with its physical counterpart. It lets teams visualize, simulate, and monitor something remotely without being on site.

Digital twins at a glance

Digital twins span retail products, factories, buildings, and equipment, and they depend on delivering detailed 3D models to many users across devices. Streaming makes that practical by removing downloads and per-device builds.

See also

Spatial computing — The broader context digital twins live in.

3D streaming — How detailed twins reach many users.

OpenUSD — A common scene framework for industrial twins.