Historically, democratizing access to burgeoning technologies has led to an exponential rise in use-cases and innovative solutions. One example is mobile phones; when they reached the point where everyday consumers can call people from long distances, it led to an explosion of activities and services that improved the lives of users the world over. The same process is currently happening with digital twins – the digital replica of the real world – as it is now easier than ever to create a copy for personal use.

The consequences are seismic. Areas that are seeing continued innovation, such as the buying and selling of houses, will accelerate as the technology becomes more widespread. Digital twins will continue to impact the buying and selling of houses; the planning of retail stores; the marketing of hotels; the management of facilities; and the completion of design and construction projects as many more people can get involved than previously possible. The potential is extensive as well; Matterport research has shown that there are over four billion buildings comprising of 20 billion spaces in the world, yet only one per cent of this is digitized, representing an enormous opportunity going forward. In short, there is a great opportunity for everyone who wants to use the technology for their own work.

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