The curtain of the Paris Olympics slowly falls, and global audiences are not only amazed by the outstanding performances of the athletes, but also amazed by the "digital twin" technology silently operating behind the venues.twoIn order to optimize event planning for the 2024 Paris Olympics, almost all venues have created digital twin views.

Digital twin technology is a comprehensive technology that integrates multiple sources of information such as physical models, sensor data, and operational history using computer simulation technology. It utilizes advanced simulation, big data analysis, and artificial intelligence algorithms to comprehensively digitize physical entities or systems in the real world, constructing a digital virtual model corresponding to the physical entity in the virtual space“Digital twin”. This virtual model can reflect the state, behavior, and performance of physical entities in real time, and interact and synchronize updates with them. To achieve comprehensive and full lifecycle monitoring and management of physical equipment. It can achieve accurate simulation and prediction of physical systems, providing real-time and accurate data support for decision-makers.

OnePlanThe digital twin view created by the company for the events at the Marseille port venue of the Paris Olympics

The implementation process of digital twin technology usually includes the following key steps: firstly, real-time collection of various data information of physical entities through sensors, IoT devices, and other means; Clean, integrate, and transform the collected data to meet the requirements of the digital twin model; Then, based on the processed data, using techniques such as 3D modeling and simulation analysis, a digital twin model of the physical entity is constructed; Synchronize and update the digital twin model based on the real-time state changes of physical entities to ensure consistency and real-time performance between the two; Using digital twin models for simulation analysis, predicting the future state, performance changes, and possible failures of physical entities; Finally, based on the simulation analysis results, corresponding decisions and optimization plans are formulated to guide the operation and maintenance of physical entities.

The 'digital twins' of all major competition venues for the Paris Olympics are jointly built by technology companies such as OnePlan from the UK. OnePlan has developed proprietary 3D digital map tools and 3D visualization capabilities based on Unreal EngineVenueTwinThe company's products have been widely used in various fields such as event planning, venue planning, and event management, and currently have applications in over 100 countrieseight thousandIts technology has been used in multiple events and venues.

OnePlanThe digital twin view created by the company for the Eiffel Tower event in Paris

OnePlanIn collaboration with the Paris Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games and other organizations, Intel's latest computing and processor technology has been combined to create a system for all major competition venues and surrounding areas, including the Eiffel TowerthirtyA landmark digital twin model was created to create a virtual environment corresponding to the physical venue, achieving comprehensive and multi angle simulation of the venue. These models not only reflect the spatial and capacity of the venue, but also have a high degree of realism and detail.VenueTwinThe system can update various information in the venue in real time, such as security status, personnel distribution, etc. At the same time, the system also supports interactive operations with users, such as virtual roaming, information queries, etc., which enhances users' sense of participation and experience. All stakeholders can remotely access the 'digital twin', which can strengthen cooperation between the organizing committee, live streaming team, international federation, and sponsors.

Taking the Marseille Port in Paris as an example,OnePlanThe VenueTwin site built for it can be used for planning land and water sports, labor, infrastructure, safety, regional, transportation, and other projects. Event organizers from 46 different functional areas or departments2Dand3DFlexible switching of forms in the view for activity settings, resource scheduling, security planning, and crowd management.   

The 'digital twin' of the Paris Olympics is a model of combining technology and sports. It utilizes advanced digital twin technology to provide powerful virtual simulation and optimization tools for event organizers, promoting the intelligent and efficient development of events. At the same time, it also brings a richer and more convenient viewing experience to the audience, demonstrating the important role of technology in modern sports events. With the continuous development of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things, digital twin technology is also constantly advancing and improving. In the future, digital twin technology will pay more attention to the development direction of real-time, accuracy, and intelligence. Meanwhile, with the continuous expansion and deepening of application scenarios, digital twin technology will play an important role in more fields, promoting the digital transformation and intelligent upgrading of various industries.