A Piezoelectric Force Sensing Glove For Acupuncture Quantification

Abstract

Acupuncture is one of the most significant therapies of Chinese traditional medical science, and it is now globally utilized for treatment, e.g., pain management. Traditionally, there is no quantification means for storing masters’ skills and examining trainee’s learning effect, hence, strongly limiting the development of acupuncture. To address this issue, in this article, a piezoelectric glove based wearable stress sensing system is presented. Experimental results showcase that through the piezoelectric force sensing glove, key parameters (e.g., peak stress at needle) during performing acupuncture are detected and extracted, potentially improving the learning efficiency of trainees and therefore advancing the progress of acupuncture.