What does a Digital Twin actually look like in action?

Last week, at European Researchers’ Night in Bucharest, visitors had the opportunity to learn more about EU-CONEXUS Enables and explore some of the research and technologies at the heart of the project through hands-on demonstrations and experiments.

One of the main attractions was a multi-instrumented thermal manikin – a laboratory “human” equipped with sensors that measure temperature and help assess thermal comfort conditions. Its Digital Twin demonstrated how physical measurements can be connected with simulations and real-time analysis of indoor environmental conditions.

Visitors could explore how these technologies contribute to research on the buildings of the future, helping researchers better understand the relationship between people, buildings, thermal comfort and energy efficiency.

There was also plenty of hands-on experimentation with heat, temperature and measurement, making complex research concepts more tangible and accessible to visitors. The activities attracted visitors of all ages and backgrounds – from children and high-school and university students to adults and senior citizens – bringing science and research closer to a diverse audience.

More than 160 visitors scanned the QR code to learn more about EU-CONEXUS Enables, providing a valuable opportunity to introduce the project, the EU-CONEXUS alliance and its research activities to the wider public.

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