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A digital twin-driven industrial context-aware system: A case study of overhead crane operation
Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Aalto University, Puumiehenkuja 5, Espoo, 02150, Finland.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6220-0660
ICTFicial OY, Koivuviidantie 12, Espoo, 02130, Finland.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3522-3426
Department of Civil Engineering, Aalto University, Rakentajanaukio 4, Espoo, 02150, Finland.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9845-1138
KTH, School of Industrial Engineering and Management (ITM), Engineering Design, Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5703-5923
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2025 (English)In: Journal of manufacturing systems, ISSN 0278-6125, E-ISSN 1878-6642, Vol. 78, p. 394-409Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

With advancements in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), traditional manufacturing industries are engaged in a digital transformation. This transformation enables the acquisition of vast amounts of data and information, enhancing decision-making capabilities. This, in turn, has raised the expectations of field operators who seek data and information management tailored to the dynamic working environment, thereby improving efficiency in their daily operations. However, there is a lack of a holistic approach to integrating diverse data sources, extracting valuable contextual information, and delivering real-time information to field operators. This paper addresses this gap by proposing an adaptive, interoperable, and user-centered Context-Aware System (CAS). Initially, the paper explores the challenges and requirements associated with CAS’s current practices while proposing potential solutions. Furthermore, it introduces a system framework of CAS that integrates Digital Twin (DT) and semantic technologies. This framework includes three primary technical solutions: (1) Integrating DT to create a comprehensive digital representation of physical entities, enabling real-time data integration and synchronization; (2) Providing an ontology-based approach to model manufacturing context, facilitating knowledge representation and reasoning; (3) Developing a user-centered information delivery system leveraging Augmented Reality (AR) for context-aware visualization. The system architecture has been implemented and tested in a laboratory-scale industrial environment, focusing on crane operations within logistics scenarios. Lastly, three use cases are presented to demonstrate the system’s practical applicability, showcasing its feasibility in furnishing informed contextual information to end-users within the dynamic manufacturing environment.

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Elsevier BV , 2025. Vol. 78, p. 394-409
Keywords [en]
Augmented reality; Context-aware system; Digital twin; Human-centered; Semantic technology
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Computer Engineering Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
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Industrial Information and Control Systems; Information and Communication Technology; Production Engineering
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URN: urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-357982DOI: 10.1016/j.jmsy.2024.12.006Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85212971111OAI: oai:DiVA.org:kth-357982DiVA, id: diva2:1923537
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Available from: 2024-12-27 Created: 2024-12-27 Last updated: 2025-01-07Bibliographically approved

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