Not all digital twins are created equal, and the progression from the original digital twin (Gen 1) to the next generation (NexDT), marks a significant leap in capabilities and value proposition. While Gen 1 digital twins, in use for the past seven years, have undeniably served their purpose, their limitations become apparent when compared to the transformative capabilities of the next generation. Let's revisit what a typical Gen 1 digital twin involves:
- Sending a drone to capture images
- Creating a 3D reconstruction
- Cloud hosting
- Perhaps with a dash of AI
The SiteSee AI engine within Gen 1 is formidable, boasting over 3 million AI artifacts. These artifacts play a crucial role in equipment detection, rust identification, and spotting missing bolts. This, in turn, enhances asset management inventory and maintenance operations. However, the true game-changer lies in the next generation, introducing a plugin ecosystem that amplifies value creation.
Here's where the difference becomes evident:
Predictive Asset Performance: Unlike its predecessor, the NexDT digital twin empowers a plugin ecosystem to forecast site asset performance in terms of both Structural Load and Electromagnetic Energy (EME) planning, a paradigm shift in itself.
Virtual Site Scope and Colocation Integration: The incorporation of a virtual site scope and an integrated colocation application expedites the approval process, leading to a faster quote-to-cash cycle.