COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING THROUGH TECHNICAL ARTEFACTS

THE DIGITAL TWIN AS BOUNDARY OBJECT

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Keywords:

digital twin, boundary objects, knowledge sharing, collaboration

Abstract

Digital twins have raised the attention of researchers and practitioners in a broad range of fields, from industry to medicine. The term refers to a virtual image of (cyber) physical systems used to represent and manage real-world assets. The model-based characteristics of digital twins and their widespread adoption make them a potential instrument for knowledge sharing from design to strategy formulation processes. This position paper develops theoretical possibilities for exploring the digital twin development and use as a boundary object, an artefact fostering knowledge sharing, both intra and inter-organisational boundaries. The paper starts by synthesising relevant literature about boundary objects as knowledge bridges. Then, it discusses the concepts and interpretations of the digital twin that will be used to argue that digital twins can be used as boundary objects. The resulting conceptualisation is promising and points to further research aiming at using digital twins as knowledge-sharing instruments.

Published

2023-11-21

How to Cite

Lucas Soares, A. (2023). COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING THROUGH TECHNICAL ARTEFACTS: THE DIGITAL TWIN AS BOUNDARY OBJECT. International Congress of Knowledge and Innovation - Ciki, 1(1). Retrieved from https://proceeding.ciki.ufsc.br/index.php/ciki/article/view/1504