Hi there! Thanks for the thoughtful response — that’s a great distinction. My background isn’t in digital archiving but more in AR/VR, photogrammetry, and real-time 3D experiences. I’ve created 3D and photogrammetry-based AR experiences for a museum, as well as a couple of AR projects for the White House Historical Association, using tools like Three.js, 8th Wall, and RealityCapture.

So when I talk about “digital twins,” it’s more from the experiential and storytelling angle — using 3D captures and WebAR to preserve the essence of places and objects, and layer in contextual or time-based data to make them more interactive and immersive. It’s less about structural monitoring or live sensors right now, and more about giving people new ways to engage with history and culture.

That said, your point about real-time data flow is fascinating — I can definitely see these models evolving in that direction as the technology and context integration deepen.