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Area of Science:

  • Medical Technology
  • Acupuncture Research
  • Augmented Reality Applications

Background:

  • Acupuncture and moxibustion offer symptom relief but face challenges in precise acupoint localization and training.
  • The complexity of numerous acupoints complicates accurate needle insertion and practitioner education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an augmented reality (AR) navigation system for acupuncture.
  • Enhance the accuracy and intuitiveness of acupoint identification and localization.

Main Methods:

  • A novel augmented reality acupuncture navigation system was developed.
  • A six-point registration and positioning technique was utilized for patient-specific adaptation of the AR model.

Main Results:

  • The system achieved accurate localization of acupuncture points.
  • Discrepancies between virtual and actual points were between 0.6 mm and 3.9 mm, within acceptable clinical tolerances.

Conclusions:

  • The developed AR system shows significant potential for improving acupuncture precision.
  • Enhanced accuracy in acupoint localization may lead to better therapeutic outcomes in acupuncture treatment.