Digital Twins as a Framework for IoT Applications: A Review

The integration of Digital Twins (DT) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has emerged with significant advancements across various domains. This review paper explores the fundamentals of Digital Twins, categorizations, state-of-the-art developments, and their integration with IoT. It dives into architectural considerations, data integration, communications, and analytical insights within the concept of using Digital Twins as a framework for IoT applications. Recent advancements, challenges and future directions are also discussed, highlighting the potential and complexities of this combined approach.