Assistive Technologies for Traditional Chinese Medicine Tele-Practice

Overview

The project aims to develop assistive technologies for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Tele-Practice. By applying infrared technology, signal processing, and mechanical engineering technologies, the system enables Chinese medicine practitioners (CMPs) to remotely palpate the patient’s pulse.

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Research completion
2025
Commercialisation opportunities
Technology licensing
Problem addressed

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has been widely adopted. However, TCM Tele-Practice remains underdeveloped, as standard video conferencing tools cannot effectively replicate critical diagnostic techniques such as palpation. To tackle this technical problem, LSCM has developed an innovative assistive technology for TCM Tele-Practice which incorporates novel pulse sensing and pulse regeneration devices.

Innovation
  • A novel radial artery visualisation device to indicate the suitable acupoints.
  • A dynamic force control mechanism is incorporated to apply the required pressure levels for sensing.
  • A pulse regeneration device to replicate the patient’s pulse with high intraclass correlation coefficient.
Key impact
  • Enable the provision of TCM services without geographical boundary, providing convenient access to TCM services for the elderly and people with mobility issues in remote areas.
  • Enable more citizens to access high-quality TCM services continuously.
Award
  • Silver Medal in the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in 2025
Application
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical services
Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM)

Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM) was founded in 2006, with funding from the Innovation and Technology Fund of The Government of the Hong Kong SAR, and is co-hosted by the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. It aims to strengthen the local logistics sector and related industries by providing a one-stop resource for applied research and technology transfer, and to reinforce cooperation between the industry and research institutes to bring about meaningful and significant impact on the industry and the community. 

LSCM serves the industry by initiating research projects, contract research, as well as providing business matching opportunities, technology transfer and intellectual property commercialisation. LSCM initiates technology and knowledge transfer to the marketplace to promote industrial digitalisation, facilitate technology advancement and strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a leading logistics and commercial hub.

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