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.
“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.
Why are Digital Twins relevant?
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 and promoting sustainable transport modes
For customers (cities, transport authorities, businesses)
- Optimized Traffic Management – Data-driven decisions based on comprehensive and real-time network monitorin
- Increased Public Satisfaction – Leveraging data to support effective policy implementation
For us
- Enhancing Safety & Reliability – Solutions that make roads, vehicles, and mobility systems more resilient and future-ready
- Driving Innovation in Smart Mobility – Future-proof systems that address to changing trends and needs
- Building Sustainable Infrastructure – Environmentally friendly and efficient mobility networks
Technological Pillars
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)
MEGATREND: Digital Twins Enabling Eco-Intelligence amid Climate Change and Urban Growth
Real-Time Data Integration
Real-time data integration and IoT-connectivity to create a dynamic, up-to-date digital replica that reflects actual traffic conditions, allowing for responsive and adaptive traffic management
AI-Powered Predictive Analytics
AI-Powered Predictive Analytics to test scenarios before implementation, minimizing risk and optimizing outcomes
Human-Centric Urban Mobility Planning
Sustainable and Human-Centric Urban Mobility Planning modelling the environmental impact of traffic systems, evaluating multimodal transport options and helping planners design livable and eco-friendly cities
Why is the advancement of Digital Twins crucial?
Integration with Autonomous Vehicles & V2X Communication
Improved management of planned events and unplanned incidents
Smart Infrastructure Planning
Adaptive Improvement Cycle
Monitor
Real-time awareness & insights
Predict
Anticipate the near future
Optimize
Proactive decision making & improvement
We are balancing Innovation with Responsibility, ensuring:
Data Privacy & Protection
Ethical & Fair AI Decision-Making
Cybersecurity & System Resilience
Governance, Regulation & Accountability
Roadmap
1. Set clear objectives
2. Identify requirements & secure data sources
3. Exploratory prototyping & pilot through Acceleration Journey
4. Define common architecture & security measures
5. MVP development
6. Deploy and train
7. Scale and optimize
