基于虚拟现实技术的中医针灸教学系统

Virtual Reality Based on Chinese Traditional Medical Treatment as Acupuncture Training System

将虚拟现实技术应用于中国传统医术,针灸的教学与训练上。简单回顾从古至今的针灸医师训练方法,介绍了国外利用虚拟现实技术辅助医学教学方面的研究。使用三维扫描和逆向工程的方法,研究建立了一个三维人体模型的VRML文件。在建立VRML格式小球来表示模型上的穴位点,用十四条细线来表示人体上的十四条经络。将人体模型,穴位小球,经络线以及穴位的说明文件整合在一起,完成了针灸教学辅助系统的开发。该系统可以辅助针灸师的学习,同时为普通群众提供一个就医的参考。

Virtual reality technology for training the Chinese traditional medical treatment as acupuncture was applied. The existing method of new acupuncturist training and the use of virtual reality technology on medical training abroad were briefly reviewed. Using the 3D scanning and reverse engineering, a 3D body model was constructed in the format of VRML. Acupoints were visualized as small spheres located over the body. Main and collateral channels were visualized as tiny tubes. All the body model spheres and channels were integrated to build the training system. This system can be used to learn acupuncture, and also give ordinary people a reference of acupuncture.