Digital twins in robotics are a central topic in the fields of industry and Industry 4.0, automation, and artificial intelligence. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a real robot. This means: every movement, every process, and every change to the physical robot is mirrored simultaneously in the digital model – and vice versa.
Digital twins allow processes to be simulated, tested and improved before the real robot goes into production. This not only saves time and money but also increases safety. Errors are detected and rectified early in the digital model, so they don't occur in the real world at all.
A practical example: A company wants to develop a new robot arm movement for assembly. Using a digital twin, this new movement can first be tested virtually. Only when everything runs optimally is the real robot programmed. This minimises production downtime and accelerates innovation.
Digital twins in robotics therefore enable efficient, safe, and innovative development and control of robots – understandable directly without requiring any technical background knowledge.
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