MOOCs: Digital Twin: Technologies of Creating a Real World Virtually into Practical Applications
The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to understand and leverage digital twin technology in various industries and sectors
Course Overview
In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, digital twin technology has emerged as one of the most critical technologies driving innovation and transformation across industries. A digital twin is a virtual simulation technology that integrates multidisciplinary data, multi-physical quantities, multi-scales, and multi-probabilities, utilizing a combination of physical models, sensor updates, operation history, and other data sources to create a fully functional virtual representation of a real-world system or process.
This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), offered by HKPolyUx, provides an Introduction to Digital Twin Technology and its Applications. The course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to understand and leverage digital twin technology in various industries and sectors.
Course Content
The course covers a wide range of topics related to the digital twin, including:
- What are digital twins and their types: Understand the foundational concepts of digital twin technology and its various types.
- Characteristics of digital twin technology: Learn the key features and components that make digital twins a powerful tool for simulation and real-time decision-making.
- Applications of digital twins in different industries and sectors: Explore how digital twins are being used in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and more.
- Implementation and deployment of the digital twin: Gain insights into the practical steps for integrating digital twins into existing systems and processes.
- Future development of digital twins and cyber-physical systems: Discover the ongoing advancements and future trends in digital twin technology, including its role in cyber-physical systems.
Course Structure
- Duration: The course consists of 5 weeks of lectures, with an expected commitment of 2-4 hours per week.
- Instructor-led: This is an instructor-paced course, where the learning is guided by the instructors according to a set schedule.
- Modules: The course is divided into 5 modules, each designed to help participants progressively build their understanding of digital twin technology.
Instructors
This course is led by a team of experienced instructors from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering:
- Dr. Yuk Ming Tang, Senior Teaching Fellow
- Dr. Gary Tsui, Associate Professor
- Dr. Ka Man Lee, Associate Professor
Why Join this Course?
By the end of the course, participants will have acquired practical knowledge about how digital twin technology is reshaping industries and how they can implement and apply these technologies to real-world applications. Whether you are a professional looking to enhance your technical skills or a student seeking to explore new technologies, this course provides valuable insights into the future of cyber-physical systems and Industry 4.0 innovations.
Enroll Now for Free!
- Join our MOOC and start your journey into the world of Digital Twin Technology.
- Free Online Course: Accessible to all learners with no cost.
- Official Website: Scan the QR code or click here to access the course and further information.