AI Moxibustion Robot Redefines Precision Therapy

Dilemma and breakthrough of traditional moxibustion

In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, moxibustion, as a therapy that has been passed down for thousands of years, has the core value of achieving meridian dredging and qi and blood harmony through the warm stimulation and medicinal penetration generated by the burning of mugwort. However, traditional moxibustion relies on the experience of technicians, and there are problems such as deviation in acupoint positioning, unstable moxibustion techniques, and safety hazards. For example, when holding moxa sticks manually, temperature control depends entirely on the feel, and a slight carelessness may cause burns. In addition, traditional moxibustion has strict environmental requirements. The smoky operating environment not only affects the experience, but may also cause respiratory discomfort.

The emergence of intelligent moxibustion robots is precisely to solve these pain points. Its core breakthrough lies in the deep integration of AI technology and traditional Chinese medicine theory to build a closed-loop system of "perception-analysis-execution". For example, the robot developed by Henan Xiangyu Medical can accurately identify back acupoints such as Dazhui and Fengmen through visual imaging and AI positioning and navigation technology, and control the moxa sticks perpendicular to the skin surface through a robotic arm to ensure uniform heat penetration. This technological breakthrough has transformed moxibustion from "empirical medicine" to "data-driven", laying the foundation for precision treatment.

How AI reconstructs the precision moxibustion system

1. Intelligent upgrade of acupoint identification

The acupoint positioning of traditional moxibustion relies on body surface landmarks and finger-to-body measurement, which has subjective errors. Intelligent moxibustion robots introduce multimodal perception technology, such as:

● Visual recognition: Scan the human body surface with a high-definition camera, combined with medical image processing algorithms, to automatically identify the location of acupoints. Shenzhen Tai Aide Robot's AI vision system can complete the whole body acupoint marking within 3 seconds.

● Thermal imaging analysis: Use infrared sensors to detect skin temperature distribution, identify abnormal hot areas (such as inflammation or blood stasis), and assist in determining acupoint reaction points.

● Pressure feedback: The end of the robotic arm is equipped with a force sensor, which dynamically adjusts the angle and strength of moxibustion through the change in resistance when contacting the skin to ensure that the moxa stick is perpendicular to the surface of the acupoint.

2. Personalized moxibustion treatment plan generation

AI's deep learning ability can build a user health profile and achieve "one thousand prescriptions for one thousand people":

● Constitution identification: Combined with tongue image, pulse image and other data, the user's constitution type (such as Yin deficiency constitution, phlegm dampness constitution) is analyzed through the TCM big model, and the corresponding acupoint combination is recommended. For example, for Qi deficiency constitution, the system may recommend moxibustion of Zusanli and Guanyuan acupoints.

● Symptom matching: After inputting symptoms (such as insomnia and low back pain), AI will extract the best moxibustion treatment plan from tens of thousands of clinical medical records. For example, the robot in Shenzhen Nursing Home can automatically select Mingmen acupoint and Yaoyangguan acupoint for combined moxibustion according to the needs of "dispelling cold and removing dampness".

● Dynamic adjustment: During the moxibustion process, the sensor monitors the skin temperature and heart rate changes in real time, and the system automatically optimizes parameters such as temperature and duration. For example, when the skin temperature exceeds the set temperature, the robotic arm will automatically rise to avoid burns.

3. Double guarantee of safety and experience

● Anti-scalding mechanism: With double-layer heat-insulating shell and overheating protection circuit, the power can be cut off and shut down within 20 milliseconds when the temperature is abnormal.

● Smoke purification technology: Built-in negative pressure exhaust system, the moxa smoke is filtered and purified before discharge, and the PM2.5 value of the treatment environment can be reduced to below 10μg/m³.

● Convenient operation: Users can complete operations such as acupoint selection and mode switching through the mobile phone APP without professional training. For example, Junkong JFR6 robot supports voice commands, which can be easily used by the elderly.

The emergence of intelligent moxibustion robot marks the entry of Chinese medicine health care into a new era of "precision and intelligence". It does not replace traditional moxibustion, but empowers the ancient therapy through AI technology to give it new vitality. With the continuous iteration of technology, we have reason to believe that intelligent moxibustion will become an important link between traditional medicine and modern technology, providing a Chinese solution for global health management.