// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Simulation
Simulation is the process of creating a computer model of a real-world system or process to observe its behavior and predict outcomes without physically building or testing it.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Simulation is the computational modeling of a real-world system, process, or phenomenon using mathematical algorithms and software to replicate its behavior over time, enabling analysis, prediction, optimization, and virtual testing of designs or operational strategies without physical implementation.
BACKGROUND
A digital twin is a computational model of an intended or actual real-world physical product, system, or process that serves as a digital counterpart of it for purposes such as simulation, integration, testing, monitoring, and maintenance.
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- Modeling
- virtual prototyping
- digital twin
- virtual testing
- scenario analysis
USAGE NOTE
Engineers use simulation extensively to optimize designs, predict performance, and identify potential issues early in development.