Research and development of intelligent medical equipment and internationalization of acupuncture and moxibustion: thoughts from researchers of acupuncture robot.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20201116-0005
- Author:
Tian-Cheng XU
1
;
You-Bing XIA
2
Author Information
1. Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China.
2. Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Medicine Research of Ministry of Education, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu Province, China; Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006, Jiangsu Province.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
alternative medical therapy;
intelligent medical equipment;
internationalization;
medical robot
- MeSH:
Acupuncture Therapy;
Artificial Intelligence;
China;
Moxibustion;
Research;
Robotics
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2022;42(2):199-202
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Under the background of artificial intelligence, the internationalization of acupuncture and moxibustion has braced an important opportunity. Intelligent medical equipment for acupuncture and moxibustion has entered from the laboratory into the clinic. However, the current research focuses on optimizing acupuncture treatment technology rather than innovating acupuncture theory. Internationally, the westernization of traditional acupuncture and the dilution of its characteristics are worrying. It is urgent to promote the China-led international standards of acupuncture and moxibustion and the patent protection of traditional acupuncture and moxibustion. Intelligent medical equipment will play the role of media, and promote the internationalization of traditional acupuncture and moxibustion with standardized and highly-integrated intelligent medical equipment for acupuncture and moxibustion, and integrate modern scientific and technological achievements. It is a feasible way for the internationalization of acupuncture and moxibustion.
