Digital Twin | EcoSensors System

What is a Digital Twin?

Among the various definitions of this concept, one that truly captures the essence of a Digital Twin is:

“A dynamic virtual representation of a physical object or
system, typically throughout multiple phases of its lifecycle, that uses
real-world data, simulation, or machine learning models combined with data
analysis to enable understanding, learning, and reasoning.”

The goal of a Digital Twin is to make data that would otherwise be inaccessible readily available. This simplifies the decision-making process and the definition of objectives, strategies, and courses of action. For a Digital Twin to effectively deliver these benefits, it must be:

Individual: The informational capacity of the Digital Twin lies in its construction based on your reality, meaning there will be no other identical to yours.

Real-time: The data you see within it reflects what you could measure at that very moment in your crop. The purpose of the Digital Twin is to be an exact replica of the crop, with the only difference being that you can access it conveniently from your PC, tablet, or phone.

Data-informed: The data it comprises is digitally provided by a series of sensors placed in the field.

Realistic: Since the data transferred in real time is exactly what is read within your land, the Digital Twin is highly representative of your reality.

Usable: The Digital Twin allows you to make decisions based on its data and to intervene promptly in case of problems or risks.

Our Digital Twin

In a reality where everything is evolving digitally, why shouldn’t agriculture do the same? This question drove us to create our EcoSensors System and Syde Cloud. Through direct communication between sensors located near the crop and our cloud, we achieve a digitized version of the land itself. But how can this translate into real advantages for the farmer who is used to being “in the field” to understand what is happening to their land?

Let’s start from the beginning! EcoSensors System is a widespread sensor system for Agriculture 4.0 that enables extensive deployment of sensors. Its advantage lies in its ability to provide information about the micro-dynamics of the crop. The monitoring performed by the EcoSensors System is then sent to the Syde Cloud, where the data collected by each individual sensor is stored. This is where the Digital Twin takes shape.

In the cloud, in addition to the real-time data transmitted by the sensors, you will also find a series of historical data for each measurement. This way, you can track the evolution of each measurement over time and define strategies for each monitored point in the field.

Another particularly relevant aspect is the ability to geolocate the sensors. By combining the data collected by the sensors with their location and your practical experience, you can determine whether they have been placed in critical areas. If not, the digital map of your plot will help you make decisions and only visit the location where you decide to move the sensor afterward.

Finally, a key feature to consider is the Warning Alerts. Through the cloud, you can set up various alerts that will notify you in real-time about anything that might impact your crop. Again, the advantage lies in the promptness with which you can act.

In conclusion, what you truly gain from a Digital Twin like ours is the simplification of processes. The Syde Cloud does not replace the farmer’s efforts; rather, it serves as a tool to optimize their work and focus their energy on what truly matters for the crop.