Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Alessandro Ricci, Angelo Croatti, Stefano Mariani, Sara Montagna, Marco Picone
Summary: This article introduces the concept and architecture of the Web of Digital Twins (WoDT), showcasing its potential in virtualizing large-scale physical entities. It also discusses two concrete case studies in engineering real-world systems and explores future research directions.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Tianze Sun, Xiwang He, Zhonghai Li
Summary: With the increasing importance of simulation technology in medicine, providing individualized diagnosis and treatment is envisioned as part of future precision medicine, which is made possible through digital twin (DT) technology. This article reviews the progress and potential applications of DT technology in medicine, and discusses the challenges in digital healthcare. Analysis of relevant literature identified 22 articles for detailed review, summarizing the application examples of DT in medicine and analyzing its applications in various fields. The results show that DT is increasingly applied in medicine, and DT healthcare will bring the advantages of precision diagnosis and personalized treatment into reality.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tatiana Mallet Machado, Fernando Tobal Berssaneti
Summary: This article makes a bibliometric literature review of digital twins in healthcare, aiming to understand their evolution, domain, keywords, content type, and implementation in healthcare. The research finds that the number of publications on digital twins in healthcare has recently increased, but it is still mainly concentrated in the field of technology sources and patient's digital twin group. The digital twins in hospital group and device and facilities management subgroups are more mature. However, there is a lack of certain types of publications, and no studies on whole body or hospital digital twins were reported. Therefore, future research should focus on exploring less explored subgroups and advancing the existing research to address the main goals of digital twins in healthcare.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Sadman Sakib Akash, Md Sadek Ferdous
Summary: Digital Twin is a promising technology that replicates physical phenomena in a digital space, but its application in healthcare requires addressing challenges related to data collection and privacy. This article presents a mathematical data model for structured and predefined accumulation of patient data, and proposes a patient-centric Healthcare Digital Twin system based on Blockchain. The feasibility of the proposed model is also evaluated through comparison with relevant research works.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sara Montagna, Stefano Mariani, Emiliano Gamberini
Summary: Autonomous intelligent systems are increasingly impacting clinical practice by leveraging experts' knowledge and patient data, with the integration of BDI agency and machine learning Cognitive Services showing promise in enhancing trauma management by reducing over triage incidents.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Linbei Jiang, Shaohui Su, Xin Pei, Changyong Chu, Yiming Yuan, Kuan Wang
Summary: Digital twin (DT) is a dynamic intelligent system that combines virtual and realistic models with multiple data sources to monitor product operation status and predict product life in smart manufacturing. However, most current DT modeling approaches focus on individual objects and lack modeling approaches for the whole life cycle and multiple objects, hindering the mining and utilization of data from all aspects of products. This paper proposes a part-level DT modeling approach based on PLM/PDM theory, integrating property, process, simulation, and feedback models within a digital thread communication framework.
COMPUTERS & INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Haya Elayan, Moayad Aloqaily, Mohsen Guizani
Summary: The field of digital smart healthcare has rapidly advanced, with digital twin technology expected to revolutionize the concept of digital healthcare and improve operational efficiency. The implementation of an intelligent healthcare system using the digital twin framework successfully created a classifier model for ECG heart rhythms to diagnose heart disease and detect heart problems.
IEEE INTERNET OF THINGS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xueqiang Du, Chengji Liang, Ning Zhao, Beng Xuan
Summary: New requirements have emerged for terminal production and operation due to the increase in container terminal throughput. Traditional terminals' manufacturing capabilities are insufficient to meet the expanding service needs. By constructing a digital twin yard for container terminals, production capacity can be effectively improved and the production operation process can be optimized. This paper constructs a digital twin yard system for container terminals, consisting of physical and virtual spaces, data, services, and intelligent agents. The paper focuses on the core technologies of digital twin yards and uses the container delivery and loading process as an example to address production bottlenecks in the yard, resulting in improved terminal production efficiency to some extent.
Article
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Samuel D. Okegbile, Jun Cai, Changyan Yi, Dusit Niyato
Summary: Human digital twin is an emerging technology that can revolutionize the healthcare system by enabling personalized healthcare services using tools such as artificial intelligence and blockchain. However, the complexity of the human body structure makes extracting precise medical data and modeling the digital twin challenging, requiring further research.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Asma Ladj, Zhiqiang Wang, Oussama Meski, Farouk Belkadi, Mathieu Ritou, Catherine Da Cunha
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of Digital Shadow in Digital Twin systems, using data management and analytics to enhance decision-aid capabilities. Digital Shadow combines expert knowledge and AI-generated rules, continuously optimizing through learning to simulate the real behavior of physical systems. An example in the aeronautic machining industry demonstrates the potential impact of this approach.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Hao Wang, Xiaowei Chen, Fu Jia, Xiaojuan Cheng
Summary: A city serves as a carrier of multiple sources of real-time data and information. To effectively manage smart cities, a system is needed to obtain and manage data from different physical objects. The use of digital twin (DT) technology, which involves virtual representations updated in real-time and decision-making support, can address this need. This study reviews 202 papers on DT-supported smart cities, identifies the challenges and solutions, and explores the potential outcomes of applying DT-supported technologies.
EXPERT SYSTEMS WITH APPLICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Keke Gai, Yue Zhang, Meikang Qiu, Bhavani Thuraisingham
Summary: This study proposes a blockchain-based digital twin solution for reengineering the supply chain management system, enhancing its digitization and intelligence. Through a strong-weak consensus mode and intelligent switch-based algorithms, energy and time savings are achieved. Experimental results show that our algorithm has lower time and energy consumption in consensus compared to other baseline algorithms.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON SERVICES COMPUTING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Fei Tao, Bin Xiao, Qinglin Qi, Jiangfeng Cheng, Ping Ji
Summary: This paper provides a systematic research on the current studies of digital twin modeling and conducts a comprehensive and insightful analysis of digital twin models. It also investigates and summarizes the enabling technologies and tools for digital twin modeling and presents observations and future research recommendations.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Matthew S. Bonney, Marco de Angelis, Mattia Dal Borgo, David J. Wagg
Summary: Digital twins require processing a large amount of data to build trust through transparent algorithmic processes and provide contextual information for users to interpret results. By collating and augmenting processed information, digital twins can assist in vibration testing.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Minglan Xiong, Huawei Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the digital twin technology in the aviation industry, comparing its definition with concepts such as the Internet of Things. By reviewing the research timeline of the past 10 years, it concludes that digital twin is widely used in manufacturing and maintenance. The key technologies include data fusion, high-fidelity modeling, integration with New IT, and human-machine interaction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Igor I. Averkin, Evgeny V. Grehov, Tat'yana M. Pervunina, Eduard V. Komlichenko, Elena S. Vasichkina, Viktoriya M. Zaverza, Vladimir G. Nikiforov, Marina L. Latipova, Igor E. Govorov, Ivan A. Kozyrev, E. E. Komlichenko, Alessandro Ricci, E. Biccari, Valentina I. Tsibizova
Summary: The application of 3D printing technology plays an important role in managing complex congenital heart defects in fetuses and newborns with intricate anatomy, providing more accurate interpretation and guiding precise treatment options for physicians.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Valerio Pipola, Giuseppe Tedesco, Paolo Spinnato, Giancarlo Facchini, Rohan Bharat Gala, Stefano Bandiera, Giovanni Barbanti Brodano, Silvia Terzi, Riccardo Ghermandi, Gisberto Evangelisti, Alessandro Ricci, Cristiana Griffoni, Andrea Pezzi, Alessandro Gasbarrini
Summary: Surgery and radiofrequency ablation are both safe and effective interventions for spinal osteoid osteoma, with the latter associated with a higher recurrence rate. Treatment choice should consider lesion location in relation to neural structures and the pros and cons of each technique.
WORLD NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Alessandro Ricci, Angelo Croatti, Stefano Mariani, Sara Montagna, Marco Picone
Summary: This article introduces the concept and architecture of the Web of Digital Twins (WoDT), showcasing its potential in virtualizing large-scale physical entities. It also discusses two concrete case studies in engineering real-world systems and explores future research directions.
ACM TRANSACTIONS ON INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Francesca Salamanna, Deyanira Contartese, Veronica Borsari, Stefania Pagani, Giovanni Barbanti Brodano, Cristiana Griffoni, Alessandro Ricci, Alessandro Gasbarrini, Milena Fini
Summary: The study compares the characteristics of clotted bone marrow aspirate (BMA) and BMA-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from younger and older female donors. Results show that age does not affect the regenerative properties of BMA clot. This suggests that BMA clot can be used as a novel therapeutic alternative.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Francesca Salamanna, Deyanira Contartese, Silvia Brogini, Andrea Visani, Konstantinos Martikos, Cristiana Griffoni, Alessandro Ricci, Alessandro Gasbarrini, Milena Fini
Summary: Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols have been shown to improve outcomes in orthopedic surgery by optimizing patient pathways and reducing complications. However, there is still variation in the recognition and implementation of ERAS in different orthopedic fields.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Alessandro Ricci, Angelo Croatti, Sara Montagna
Summary: Healthcare is an important domain for exploring and applying digital twins, particularly in virtualizing standalone assets. However, in reality, these assets are often interconnected and part of the same processes and physical ecosystem. This article presents a vision of using digital twins to virtualize contexts and situations involving multiple related assets in a health organization.
IEEE INTERNET COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Deyanira Contartese, Francesca Salamanna, Silvia Brogini, Konstantinos Martikos, Cristiana Griffoni, Alessandro Ricci, Andrea Visani, Milena Fini, Alessandro Gasbarrini
Summary: Fast-track is an evidence-based strategy for managing patients before, during, and after major surgery. This review aims to assess the specific interventions, measurement methods, and outcomes associated with enhanced recovery pathways in spine surgery.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Computer Science, Software Engineering
V. Samuel H. Christie, Lalana Kagal, Alessandro Ricci, Munindar P. Singh
Summary: This article focuses on decentralized systems, which are composed of autonomous entities. These entities have the ability to make decisions for themselves and can represent different individuals or organizations with diverse ownership or control. Heterogeneity in design and construction allows the entities to apply reasoning methods freely.
IEEE INTERNET COMPUTING
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Gennaro Saporito, Patrizia Sucapane, Raffaele Ornello, Davide Cerone, Federico Bruno, Alessandra Splendiani, Carlo Masciocchi, Alessandro Ricci, Carmine Marini, Simona Sacco, Francesca Pistoia
Summary: This study investigated cognitive changes following MRgFUS thalamotomy and found improvements in tremor, anxiety feelings, cognitive status, and quality of life. However, no changes were detected in frontal and executive functions, verbal fluency and memory, abstract reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
PARKINSONISM & RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Stefano Mariani, Marco Picone, Alessandro Ricci
Summary: Digital Twins (DTs) are seen as an essential part of engineering Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs), but their potential as general purpose engineering abstractions has not been fully explored yet. In this paper, we explore the connection between DTs and agents and multiagent systems, aiming to fill gaps in agent-oriented software engineering and benefit from an agent-oriented interpretation.
ANNALS OF MATHEMATICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Automation & Control Systems
Stefano Mariani, Marco Picone, Alessandro Ricci
Summary: Digital Twins (DTs) are an essential component of engineering cyber-physical systems. This paper explores the potential cross-fertilization between DTs and agents/multiagent systems, highlighting the value of agent-oriented engineering for complex socio-technical and cyber-physical systems.
AUTONOMOUS AGENTS AND MULTIAGENT SYSTEMS: BEST AND VISIONARY PAPERS, AAMAS 2022
(2022)
Article
Geography
Alessandro Ricci
Summary: The article discusses the tradition of mural maps in 16th century Italy and a later example from the 19th century in Villa Mondragone. Although the condition of these maps is poor, old postcards provide a glimpse into the appearance of these murals in the past.
DOCUMENTI GEOGRAFICI
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Zsolt Zador, Alessandro Ricci, Michael Balas, Alexander Landry, Saira Ali, Julian Spears
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
(2021)
