MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611069277 A) filed by Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University on June 02, 2026, for Acupuncture Training Assistive Device.
Inventor includes Dr. Palak Khargonkar.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: An acupuncture training assistive device, comprising a cubicle frame 101, a plurality of interchangeable body-region simulation panels 102, each locking into the cube faces via magnetic latches 103 to allow swapping between the panels 102, a plurality of silicone-based layers 104 to replicate the distinct layers 104 of epidermis, subcutaneous fat and muscles for accurate body region simulation, a network of UV (ultraviolet) reactive non-toxic gel containing channels 105 to release the gel at acupoints for visual, a pico-projector 107 mounted on a multi-axis gimbal unit 108 positioned on a slider track 109 to provide positioning adjustment, a plurality of linear solenoids 111 to dynamically adjust the silicone surface tension, a plurality of hydrogel nodes 112, each integrated with an electro dermal sensor to detect correct needle placement through impedance change for identifying a De-Qi event, a vibration generating element 113 to provide haptic feedback to the user.
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