Digital Twin for HKUST Campus
Digital Twin for HKUST Campus
This project will create a digital twin platform - a digital replica of living and non-living physical assets and systems - which can be used for various purposes. This will be coupled with real-time data to monitor the HKUST campus, predict or detect abnormalities in equipment, and enable more efficient allocation of resources.
Check out the virtual tour and GIS applications on the project website.
What is the problem this project is trying to address?
How does this project support our sustainable smart campus as a living lab vision?
Building a digital twin introduces a source of truth for physical data in a digital manner. Connecting it with the building management system (BMS) allows condition monitoring with real time sensor data, allowing simulations for greener campus planning, better facility maintenance, and increased HVAC system efficiency. Facility maintenance can become smoother, enabling the achievement of a sustainable and smart campus.
With the addition of 20,000+ room attributes, as well as floor plans with different colour labels, the digital twin can also serve as a real-time reference for room use and locating different departments and divisions.