A Wearable Auricular Laser Acupuncture Device with IoT Sensors for Personalized Wellness Enhancement

Laser acupuncture has long been regarded as an effective and minimally intrusive practice for regulating body dysfunctions. However, there are critical gaps, notably unwearable devices and difficulty in acupoint localization without professional guidance, that impede the ability to introduce laser acupuncture therapy pervasively into telemedicine scenarios. This paper proposed a prototype wearable cyber-physical system for auricular laser acupuncture therapy that enables real-time, quantitative evaluation of treatment effectiveness. This paper also presents background research on laser acupuncture and a literature review of the most commonly used laser parameters for laser acupuncture. IoT sensors are also utilized for the real-time monitoring of physiological signals and feedback control during the telemedicine process of laser acupuncture therapy. The objective data collected by sensors along with subjective survey data are critical to assess the treatment effectiveness and provide crucial insights for personalizing the most effective laser parameters. The proposed wearable system has the potential to overcome gaps in current laser acupuncture practice and improve the customization of effective therapy in telemedicine settings.