The Foundation for Digital Twins

The Foundation for Digital Twins, 1st Edition, establishes an architectural, technical, and software perspective for examining virtual replicas from an engineering point of view. Written by Roberto Minerva and Noël Crespi, this reference work addresses the systematic construction and operation of digital twin platforms for software development professionals, researchers, and engineering practitioners.

The authors examine technical characterizations, specialized software, and algorithmic frameworks that facilitate digital twin applications. This technical scope includes analyzing the direct relationship between digital twins and artificial intelligence systems, establishing how operational algorithms support complex software environments.

Furthermore, the text explores targeted deployment contexts across smart cities, networking systems, and cultural heritage initiatives. It evaluates digital twins as integral structural elements of the metaverse while highlighting current software gaps that future engineering solutions must bridge.