Driving Innovation through AI and Digital Twin for 6G Powered Sustainable Ultra Smart Cities

Ashu Taneja is Associate Professor at the Centre for Research Impact and Outcome (CRIO), Chitkara University, India.Abhishek Kumar is a Senior Member of IEEE and works as Assistant Director and Professor in the Computer Science & Engineering Department at Chandigarh University, India.Suresh Vishnudas Limkar is Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Central University of Jammu, India.Mariya Ouaissa is Professor of Cybersecurity and Networks at the Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco.Mariyam Ouaissa is Assistant Professor of Networks and Systems at ENSA, Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco.

• Preface xvAshu TANEJA, Abhishek KUMAR, Suresh Vishnudas LIMKAR, Mariya OUAISSA and Mariyam OUAISSAChapter 1 Navigating Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twin for Smart Cities 1Wasswa SHAFIK1.1 Introduction 21.2 Artificial intelligence in smart cities 41.2.1 Applications of AI in smart cities 61.2.2 Benefits and challenges of AI implementation 61.2.3 Definitions and components of smart cities 71.3 Digital twin technology 81.3.1 Concept and definition of digital twin 91.3.2 Key components and functionality 101.4 Understanding the role of artificial intelligence in smart cities 111.4.1 AI-driven decision-making 121.4.2 AI-enabled infrastructure management 131.5 The role of digital twin technologies in smart cities 141.5.1 Digital twins for urban planning 151.5.2 Digital twins for smart infrastructure 161.6 Integration of AI and digital twin in smart cities 171.6.1 Synergies and benefits of combining AI and digital twin technologies 181.6.2 Case studies and examples of successful implementations 191.7 Challenges and future directions 191.7.1 Ethical and privacy concerns 211.7.2 Potential innovations and advancements 221.8 Conclusion 221.9 Reference 23Chapter 2 Smart City Development in 6G Era: Synergizing AI and Digital Twin Technology 27Raj Kishor VERMA and Ahmed A. ELNGAR2.1 Introduction 282.1.1 Smart cities 292.1.2 6G technology 322.1.3 Artificial intelligence 342.1.4 Digital twin 362.1.5 Urban development 382.1.6 Sustainability 412.2 Literature review/related work 432.3 Proposed diagram 452.3.1 Results 462.3.2 Seamless connectivity with 6G 472.3.3 Sustainability and environmental benefits 472.3.4 Improved public services and citizen engagement 472.3.5 Challenges and future directions 482.4 Conclusion 502.5 Future and scope 512.6 Challenges 522.7 References 53Chapter 3 AI and Digital Twin for Smart Cities 55Latha P, Geetha S, M. VAIDHEHI, Nalina Keerthana G and Muthu Selvi c3.1 Introduction 563.2 Digital twin security 583.3 Advancing AI-driven digital twins 593.3.1 Factors advancing AI-driven digital twins 593.4 Systematic review of the research foundations 603.5 Understanding digital twins in a smart city context 613.6 The role of AI in enhancing digital twins 623.7 Understanding AI and digital twin technologies 633.7.1 Artificial intelligence (AI) 633.7.2 Digital twin (DT) 633.8 AI-driven energy management in smart cities 633.9 AI and digital twins in smart cities 653.10 Foundations of AI and digital twin technologies 653.10.1 Artificial intelligence (AI) 653.10.2 Machine learning (ML) 663.10.3 Deep learning (DL) 663.10.4 Strengthening learning (RL) 663.11 Technology for digital twins 663.12 Personalizing city services through AI 663.13 Interplay between AI and digital twins in urban environments 673.14 AI for urban planning and policy decisions 673.15 Ethical considerations and data privacy in smart cities 683.16 Understanding artificial intelligence in urban contexts 683.16.1 Machine learning (ML) 683.16.2 Advanced neural learning 693.16.3 Language processing technology 693.17 Urban landscape virtual models 703.18 Improving public safety and emergency response 703.19 AI for waste management 703.19.1 AI for water resource management 713.20 AI for urban planning and policy decisions 713.21 The societal impact of artificial intelligence and digital twins in urban environments 713.22 Applications in smart city domains 723.22.1 Urban planning and development 723.22.2 Traffic management and transportation 733.22.3 Energy and sustainability management 733.22.4 Disaster management and emergency response 733.22.5 Water, waste and environmental monitoring 743.22.6 Healthcare and public safety 743.22.7 Governance and citizen engagement 743.23 AI and digital twin 753.23.1 Smart home 753.24 Smart medical 763.24.1 AI in smart medical care 763.24.2 Digital twin in healthcare 763.24.3 AI and digital twin integration in smart healthcare 773.24.4 Impact on healthcare 773.25 Smart agriculture 773.25.1 AI in smart agriculture 773.25.2 Applications of digital twin in agriculture 783.26 Case studies 793.26.1 Singapore: integrating AI with digital twins for urban efficiency 793.26.2 Helsinki: enhancing urban planning and sustainability 793.26.3 Barcelona: revolutionizing energy management with smart grids 793.26.4 Rotterdam: building resilience through disaster management 803.27 Applications and benefits 803.28 Benefits and challenges 813.28.1 Benefits 813.28.2 Challenges 813.29 Case study: how the public views and accepts AI in smart cities 813.30 The future of AI in smart cities emerging trends and opportunities 823.31 Future prospects and research directions 833.32 Conclusion 833.33 References 83Chapter 4 Security Solutions for Smart Cities Using Digital Twin 89Shubham GUPTA and Ferdinand M. MAGTIBAY4.1 Overview of smart cities 894.1.1 Importance of digital transformation in urban areas 914.1.2 Security challenges in smart cities 924.1.3 Role of digital twin in smart cities 954.1.4 Purpose and scope of the chapter 964.2 Understanding digital twin technology 964.2.1 Concept of digital twin 974.2.2 Types of digital twins in smart cities 974.2.3 Integration with emerging technologies 1004.3 Security threats in smart cities and digital twins 1014.3.1 Cybersecurity threats 1014.3.2 Physical security threats 1034.3.3 Privacy and ethical concerns 1044.4 Digital twin-based security solutions for smart cities 1054.4.1 Real-time threat detection and response 1074.4.2 Cybersecurity solutions using digital twins 1084.4.3 Physical security enhancements 1094.4.4 Privacy-preserving mechanisms 1104.5 Case studies and real-world implementations 1104.5.1 Smart city security: case study of Singapore 1114.5.2 Digital twin for critical infrastructure protection: case study of London 1124.5.3 AI-powered digital twins in US smart cities 1134.6 Challenges and future directions 1134.6.1 Technical and implementation challenges 1144.6.2 Policy and regulatory challenges 1154.6.3 Future trends and innovations 1164.7 Conclusion 1164.8 References 117Chapter 5 Building Sustainable Urban Futures with AI and Digital Twins 119Dhruv Kumar SONI and Ashu TANEJA5.1 Introduction 1195.1.1 Understanding AI and digital twins in urban systems 1215.1.2 Artificial intelligence: transforming urban systems 1225.1.3 Digital twins: bridging the physical and digital worlds 1235.2 The synergy between AI and digital twins 1245.2.1 Energy management and smart grids 1255.3 Role of AI in sustainable smart cities 1275.4 Case studies and real-world applications 1285.4.1 Singapore: virtual city modeling and energy efficiency 1285.4.2 Barcelona: smarter public services 1285.4.3 Dubai: sustainable urban management 1295.5 Integration with emerging technologies 1295.6 Challenges and ethical considerations 1315.7 Future directions 1315.8 Conclusion 1325.9 References 133Chapter 6 Enhancing Urban Efficiency with AI and Digital Twin Technologies in Smart City Infrastructure 139Sanjivani Hemant KULKARNI, Vipan KUMAR, Anupam KANWAR, Priya DASARWAR, Monali GULHANE, Nitin RAKESH and Utku KOSE6.1 Introduction 1406.1.1 Introduction to smart cities 1406.1.2 Overview of digital twin technology 1416.2 Theoretical background 1426.2.1 Key concepts in AI relevant to urban applications 1426.2.2 Introduction to digital twins: history, development and current status 1426.2.3 Overview of the IoT and its integration with AI and digital twins 1436.3 Framework and implementation 1446.3.1 Designing an AI-enhanced digital twin model 1446.3.2 Integration strategies for IoT data with digital twins 1456.3.3 Technologies and tools used in the implementation 1466.4 Applications of AI and digital twins in smart cities 1476.4.1 Infrastructure management (water, power, waste management) 1476.4.2 Traffic and transportation systems 1486.4.3 Public safety and emergency response 1486.5 Results and discussion 1506.5.1 Presentation of results from real-world case studies or simulations 1506.5.2 Analysis of the impact of AI and digital twins on urban system efficiency 1536.6 Future trends and innovations 1566.6.1 Emerging technologies in AI and digital twins 1566.6.2 Predictive analysis for long-term urban planning 1576.7 Conclusion 1586.8 References 158Chapter 7 Toward Smart Healthcare in Digital Twin Featuring AI for Innovation in Smart Cities and Sustainability 161Bhupinder SINGH, Ashima JAIN and Christian KAUNERT7.1 Introduction 1617.1.1 Related work 1657.2 DT in personalized medicine 1697.3 DT in precision medicine 1717.3.1 State-of-the-art models and techniques 1727.3.2 Available platforms 1747.3.3 Issues and challenges 1757.4 Conclusion 1787.5 Future scope 1797.6 References 180Chapter 8. Toward Smart Healthcare in Digital Twin for 6G-Powered Sustainable Ultra-Smart Cities 183M. VAIDHEHI, C. MALATHY, Pradeep SUDHAKARAN, Aswathy K. CHERIAN, R. GEETHA and Guntupalli Manoj KUMAR8.1 Introduction 1838.1.1 Overview of 6G technology 1848.1.2 DT in healthcare 1848.1.3 Importance of sustainability in ultra-smart cities 1858.2 DT in healthcare 1868.2.1 Operational principles of DT technology for healthcare 1878.2.2 Influence in patient monitoring, disease prediction and treatment planning by DT 1888.2.3 Role of AI, IoT and big data in DT healthcare 1898.3 Healthcare systems by 6G 1908.3.1 Telemedicine and remote patient discussion 1908.3.2 Haptic Internet and remote operations 1918.3.3 Real-time patient monitoring and wearable technology 1918.3.4 Edge computing and ultra-low latency in 6G healthcare applications 1928.3.5 Melding of AI-assisted diagnostics with 6G networks 1928.4 Sustainable ultra-smart cities and healthcare 1938.4.1 The role of green energy and sustainable infrastructures in healthcare 1938.4.2 Smart hospitals and intelligent patient care management 1948.4.3 Renewable energy in healthcare 1958.4.4 Smart hospitals and intelligent patient care management 1968.4.5 Blockchain and cybersecurity for healthcare data privacy 1978.5 Challenges and opportunities 1998.5.1 Technical challenges in deploying DT healthcare systems 1998.5.2 Regulatory and ethical considerations in smart healthcare 2008.5.3 Case studies on regulatory and ethical considerations in smart healthcare 2018.5.4 Opportunities for AI-driven precision medicine in ultra-smart cities 2028.6 Future trends and research directions 2038.6.1 Quantum computing influencing healthcare 2048.6.2 The role of nanotechnology and biotech in 6G healthcare 2058.6.3 Challenges in global 6G healthcare adoption 2078.7 Conclusion 2078.8 References 208Chapter 9 Smart Patient Monitoring using Wearable Devices: Applications and Future Scope 211Garima CHOPRA, Suhaib AHMED and Shubham GUPTA9.1 Introduction 2119.1.1 Overview 2119.1.2 Evolution of wearable devices in healthcare 2129.1.3 Significance of real-time monitoring 2149.2 Wearable devices for healthcare monitoring 2149.2.1 Types of wearable devices 2159.2.2 Key features and components 2169.2.3 Materials used in devices 2189.3 Applications of wearable devices in healthcare sector 2209.3.1 Remote patient monitoring 2219.3.2 Early detection of diseases 2219.3.3 Diabetes management 2229.3.4 Wearables for neurological disorders 2229.3.5 Sleep monitoring and mental health tracking 2239.3.6 Rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery 2239.3.7 Fitness and preventive healthcare 2239.4 Case study on wearable devices for the healthcare industry 2289.4.1 Mental health management using wearable devices 2289.4.2 Challenges and future directions 2299.5 Limitations and challenges 2299.6 Future trends and scope of wearable healthcare monitoring 2309.6.1 Advancements in wearable sensor technologies 2309.6.2 Role of AI in smart monitoring 2319.6.3 Personalized and precision medicine 2319.6.4 Integration with AR and VR 2319.6.5 Potential in remote rural and under-served areas 2329.7 Conclusion 2329.8 References 233Chapter 10 Toward Smart Healthcare in the Digital Twin Ecosystem: Architecture, Challenges and Implementation 237MAMTA and Shravya Reddy KARRI10.1 Introduction 23810.1.1 Overview of digital twin technology 23810.1.2 Relevance of digital twin in healthcare 23810.1.3 Objectives and scope of the chapter 23910.2 Digital twin architecture for smart healthcare 24010.2.1 Key components of digital twin systems 24010.2.2 Integration of IoT, AI and Big Data in healthcare 24110.2.3 Real-time data acquisition and processing 24110.3 Applications of digital twin in healthcare 24210.3.1 Personalized treatment and patient monitoring 24310.3.2 Virtual testing and simulation for medical devices 24310.3.3 Enhancing precision in surgical procedures 24410.3.4 Hospital operations and workflow optimization 24410.3.5 Drug development and clinical trials 24510.3.6 Public health and epidemic management 24510.3.7 Mental health and cognitive care 24510.3.8 Personalized treatment and patient monitoring 24610.3.9 Virtual testing and simulation for medical devices 24710.3.10 Enhancing precision in surgical procedures 24710.4 Challenges in implementing digital twin for healthcare 24810.4.1 Data security and privacy concerns 24810.4.2 High costs of deployment and maintenance 24910.4.3 Interoperability issues between systems 25010.4.4 Ethical and legal considerations 25110.5 Conclusion 25210.5.1 Future prospects 25210.5.2 Case studies and real-world examples 25310.5.3 Insights from research projects and pilot programs 25310.6 Future directions and opportunities 25410.6.1 Advances in AI and machine learning for digital twins 25410.6.2 Expanding the scope to global healthcare systems 25510.6.3 Potential for predictive and preventive healthcare 25610.7 Conclusion of the chapter 25710.7.1 Key takeaways from the chapter 25710.7.2 Role of digital twins in transforming healthcare 25710.7.3 Call to action for future research and collaboration 25810.8 Final thoughts 25810.9 References 259Chapter 11 Revolutionizing Smart Healthcare: Implementing Digital Twin Technology for Personalized Medical Solutions 265Prashant WAKHARE, Anagha SHINDE, Navnath B. POKALE and Akanksha GOEL11.1 Introduction 26611.1.1 Overview of smart healthcare 26611.1.2 Digital twin technology in healthcare 26811.2 Background and literature review 26811.2.1 Smart healthcare systems 26811.2.2 Earlier research on digital twin technology in healthcare 26911.3 Architecture of smart healthcare in the digital twin ecosystem 27111.3.1 Key components of the ecosystem 27111.3.2 Data flow and interaction between components 27311.3.3 Role of AI and machine learning in enhancing digital twin capabilities 27411.4 Challenges in implementing digital twin in healthcare 27511.4.1 Data privacy and security concerns 27511.4.2 Scalability and interoperability issues 27611.5 Implementation strategies for smart healthcare using digital twin 27711.5.1 Building the digital twin model for healthcare applications 27711.5.2 Integration with existing healthcare infrastructure 27711.5.3 Real-world case studies and applications 27811.6 Future directions and emerging trends 27811.6.1 Integration of 6G and advanced IoT for enhanced connectivity 27811.6.2 Personalized healthcare using digital twin technology 27911.7 Results and discussion 28011.8 Conclusion 28411.9 References 284List of Authors 287Index 291