[Technological innovation and future development of quantitative research on acupuncture manipulation techniques]

Area of Science:

• Integrative Medicine
• Biomedical Engineering
• Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

• Acupuncture manipulation has historically relied on empirical practices.
• Quantifying these techniques is crucial for standardization and scientific validation.
• Interdisciplinary approaches are needed to bridge traditional knowledge with modern science.

Purpose of the Study:

• To comprehensively review the biomechanical foundations and technological evolution of acupuncture manipulation quantification.
• To explore advancements in data collection, analytical methods, and technological applications.
• To propose future directions for integrating technology and traditional Chinese medicine.

Main Methods:

• Review of biomechanical parameter collection upgrades.
• Analysis of breakthroughs in quantitative analytical methods.
• Exploration of innovations in computer vision, deep learning, and multimodal perception fusion.

Main Results:

• Significant progress has been made in quantifying acupuncture manipulation techniques.
• Technological integration, including AI and big data, is enhancing precision.
• The review highlights the potential for a digital acupuncture theory system.

Conclusions:

• Multidisciplinary technological integration is key to establishing a digital acupuncture theory system.
• Advancements facilitate the transformation of acupuncture into data-driven precision medicine.
• This research provides foundations for the modernization and international standardization of acupuncture.