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Las Vegas implements digital twin technology to tackle its urban emissions. Part of downtown Las Vegas will leverage advanced 5G networks and IoT along with digital twin technology to improve air quality, water management, and carbon emissions from the city’s tall buildings. – Environment and energy leader
The technology startup Cityzenith will provide its digital twin platform SmartWorldPro2 for the project as part of its Clean Cities, Clean Future initiative. Las Vegas-based data management and curation platform Terbine will use IoT data from government agencies, building operators, transportation systems and others to provide sensor information needed for the digital twin.
“Now in Las Vegas we will have a city-level digital twin that is controlled by the physical environment and ultimately gives us control over key systems,” said Michael Sherwood, Las Vegas chief innovation officer. “This will give us new insights and control that will benefit city planners, residents and businesses.”
Las Vegas is the second city after New York City to participate in Cityzenith’s initiative. According to the company, Phoenix and several other major cities are to follow.
