IoT-Based Framework for Digital Twins in the Industry 5.0 Era.

Area of Science:

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Industry 5.0

Background:

• Digital twins are crucial for real-time asset monitoring and understanding system behavior in IoT environments.
• Existing frameworks lack comprehensiveness and do not integrate Industry 5.0 principles like sustainability, human-centricity, and resilience.
• A standardized framework for IoT-based digital twins is needed to address these gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

• To propose a novel framework for the development and implementation of IoT-based digital twins.
• To integrate Industry 5.0 concepts into the IoT architectural reference model.
• To provide a benchmark for designing IoT architectures focused on digital twins.

Main Methods:

• The proposed framework is based on the European Union's IoT Architectural Reference Model (IoT-A).
• It establishes standardized architectural instruments for modeling IoT systems.
• A proof of concept for a vertical farming system was developed to validate the framework.

Main Results:

• The framework enables the creation of IoT architectures focused on digital twins.
• It supports the integration of sustainability, resilience, and human-centricity into information systems.
• The proof of concept demonstrated the framework's validity for real-time monitoring.

Conclusions:

• The proposed framework offers a standardized approach to developing Industry 5.0-ready IoT digital twins.
• It facilitates data-driven insights and informed decision-making for enhanced system performance.
• The framework has potential applications in manufacturing, service sectors, and beyond.