Role of Digital Twins in Smart Cities

This research paper, “Role of Digital Twins in Smart Cities,” by Yugank Rai explores how digital twin technology is transforming urban planning and management through real time data integration and advanced analytics. The study explains how digital twins virtual replicas of physical systems enable cities to simulate, monitor, and optimize infrastructure, improving decision making across areas such as transportation, energy management, and public safety. It highlights the role of technologies like IoT, artificial intelligence, and big data in creating intelligent and adaptive urban systems, while also addressing challenges such as high implementation costs, data privacy concerns, and system complexity. Through practical applications and case studies, the paper demonstrates how digital twins enhance efficiency, sustainability, and citizen services, ultimately concluding that they are a key driver in the development of future smart cities.