# What is a Digital Twin?

**A digital twin is an accurate digital replica of a physical object or environment**, typically created using technologies such as LiDAR (*Light Detection and Ranging*).

This concept derives its relevance from its ability to faithfully replicate reality, allowing for precise analysis, inventory, and measurement of the concerned objects.

In the context of asset management, this means that a digital twin can serve as a valuable resource for monitoring the state of an asset or its context, using the precise data collected by technologies such as those from [Jakarto](https://www.jakarto.com/en/technologies/geographic-data-acquisition).


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