A Federated Architecture for Digital Twins in Automotive: An Integrated Solution for Vehicles, Drivers and Road Environments

In the rapidly transforming automotive sector, the adoption of the Digital Twin technology marks a significant evolution, offering real-time interactions within the vehicle ecosystem. This technology not only enhances the personalization of driving experiences but also connects various Digital Twins to augment road safety and traffic management through instantaneous communication. This research introduces novel insights into the synergies between vehicle Digital Twins and driver systems, paving the way for a future of sophisticated, interconnected mobility. The Digital Twin architecture is important in ensuring the security and continuity of public services, rapid emergency management, data security and privacy, and protection from cyber attacks. Particularly in connected vehicle systems, the prominent processes to prevent possible attacks on vehicle control systems are strengthening security protocols and taking continuous monitoring measures. Digital Twins have gained widespread acceptance and are extensively utilized for testing and validating automotive innovations. The collaboration between various Digital Twins is equally crucial, particularly in domains where specific Digital Twins play a pivotal role in the functionality of complex integrated systems. Consequently, this paper presents a federated architectural framework that facilitates the integration and interaction among diverse Digital Twins. This proposed model not only supports iterative interactions with multiple Digital Twins but also fosters the development of new commercial applications and use cases.