COTWIN: Collaborative Digital Twins for Smart Mobility
CoTWIN addresses critical challenges in transport data sharing by creating a secure, compliant platform that unlocks real-time insights from vehicles and infrastructure. In an era of connected vehicles and IoT, secure data sharing is paramount. CoTWIN demonstrates how sanitized vehicle data can be exposed to third parties driving innovation in smart mobility ecosystems. By combining Ericsson 5G networks with Volvo’s truck telemetry, the project builds a robust digital infrastructure for AI-optimized transport.
The Partners
🇸🇪 Volvo Group
🇸🇪 Ericsson
🇸🇪 CanaryBit
🇸🇪 City of Gothenburg:
🇸🇪 AstaZero/Automotive at RI.SE
🇸🇪 MobilityXlab
🇸🇪 Lindholmen Science Park (coordinator)
Project duration
2025 – 2026
Funding Agency
Vinnova
Funds Assigned
SEK 2.5 M
Countries
1
Status
ONGOING
Objectives and Goals
a. Develop a pilot for secure data sharing between road infrastructure and vehicles.
b. Explore business models for real-time data monetization.
c. Support AI-driven solutions for traffic optimization and resource utilization.
Expected outcomes include new competencies in road transport, hackathons for developer engagement, and scalable models for global smart cities.
Core Innovation
At its heart, CoTWIN leverages Confidential Computing via CanaryBit’s Confidential Cloud solutions, ensuring data remains encrypted during processing. 5G-enabled video streams from Volvo trucks validate road signs against city data in real-time, creating dynamic digital twins. This edge-to-cloud architecture minimizes latency while upholding GDPR standards.
Imagine a Volvo truck navigating busy streets of Gothenburg: Onboard cameras capture a 40 km/h sign, streaming securely to CanaryBit’s “black box” for instant verification against Gothenburg’s database. This prevents violations, reduces congestion, and informs predictive maintenance—transforming urban logistics.
Final Results
Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
Final Report (coming soon!)