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ePlane Company Builds Virtual Twin for Air Taxis
19 Feb
Summary
- Virtual air taxis will simulate complex flight scenarios.
- Digital twins will test extreme weather and sensor failures.
- Algorithms will train millions of virtual kilometers before flight.
The ePlane Company has announced it will create virtual versions of its e200x electric air taxis. These models will be built using NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, forming a 'digital twin' of the eVTOL aircraft.
This digital twin will enable the simulation of complex aerodynamic interactions, sensor responses, and various flight scenarios. Such simulations are crucial for validating the aircraft's performance under extreme weather conditions or in the event of sensor failures, and for practicing collision avoidance.
By leveraging NVIDIA's technology, ePlane aims to conduct millions of virtual kilometers of flight testing. This extensive simulation will train the aircraft's algorithms for intricate real-world situations, ensuring enhanced safety and reliability before the physical e200x aircraft takes to the skies.
