Digital Twin

POSITION STATEMENT

Through the Digital Twin concept, SWARCO is redefining the way traffic is monitored, analyzed, and optimized. By creating real-time, data-driven virtual counterparts of physical infrastructure, digital twins enable a deeper understanding of current traffic conditions and offer forecasting capabilities to anticipate near-future developments. This technology stack serves as a key enabler for comprehensive real-time overview of the entire traffic ecosystem and proactive management, providing cities with the insights needed to make informed, strategic decisions.

A Digital Twin of a mobility system relies on a continuous real-time data feed into the system. This data is distributed in space to create a complete digital replica of the road network that allows cities to monitor traffic without blind spots. Beyond operational benefits such as improving traffic flow or incident response, this technology empowers cities towards a truly holistic mobility management by maximizing the value of real-time data and intelligent infrastructure. By harnessing real-time data and intelligent traffic systems, this technology empowers urban planners to create more livable and sustainable environments by maximizing the value of real-time data and intelligent traffic management systems.

With Digital Twins as a crucial building block for the future of mobility, SWARCO is shaping a smarter, more adaptive and proactive approach to traffic management - improving the optimization of infrastructure, enhancing sustainability, and ensuring seamless movement for people and goods.

TESTIMONIAL

“A Digital Twin is more than a mirror - it’s a living, real-time model of movement and infrastructure. It enables cities to simulate, predict, and instantly respond to changing conditions, optimize flows, reduce emissions, and design greener, smarter systems. By turning live data into foresight, it drives us toward a future where mobility is not just efficient, but truly sustainable.”

Matti Korvenmaa, Fast Prototyping Lead SWARCO ITS

Why are Digital Twins relevant?

Benefits

For road users

Real-time traffic optimization, reduced congestion and enhanced safety, Seamless navigation & parking: Improved smart routing and parking guidance, Eco-friendly mobility: reduced traffic-related emissions through optimizing traffic flow.

For our customers

Optimized traffic management: data-driven decisions based on comprehensive and real-time network monitoring. Increased public satisfaction: leveraging data to support effective policy implementation.

For us

Enhancing safety & reliability, driving innovation in smart mobility, and building sustainable infrastructure.

Technological pilars

INFORMATION

What's included
  • IoT & Sensor Infrastructure (Data Collection)
  • Cloud & Edge Computing (Processing & Storage)
  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Predictive Capabilities)
  • 3D Visualization & Simulation (Virtual Representation)
  • Cybersecurity & Data Governance (Secure & Reliable Operations)
  • Interoperability & System Integration (Seamless Communication)
  • Automation & Control Systems (Real-World Action)
SWARCO ITS test engineer traffic light controller

Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

MEASURES

We ensure:
  • Data Privacy & Protection
  • Ethical & Fair AI Decision-Making
  • Cybersecurity & System Resilience
  • Governance, Regulation & Accountability

Digital Twin Position Statement

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