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Development of a smart portable cupping suction device with multi-mode control using PID regulation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cupping therapy is a well-established traditional treatment with various health benefits. However, existing electric cupping devices lack precise pressure control and portability which limit their usability across different skin types. This paper presents the development of a smart and portable cupping suction device with multi-mode functionality for dry, wet, and massage cuppings. Designed using an ESP32C3 XIAO microcontroller, a differential pressure sensor (MPX5100DP), and a motor driver (L293D) to enable real-time pressure regulation, the system incorporates a proportional-integral derivative (PID) to maintain a consistent suction performance at the negative pressures of -25, -35, and -45 kPa. The device was tested on different skin conditions of clean, less hairy, and slightly hairy surfaces. A real-time monitoring interface was additionally integrated using a web server to track the variation in pressure. Experimental results demonstrate effectiveness of the PID control system in achieving stable pressure with minimal fluctuations with enhanced user safety and comfort. It advances the medical devices for therapeutic automation by offering a portable, precise, and user-friendly cupping solution.

Source: International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems/International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering

DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v15i5.pp5003-5018

Authors: Mohd Riduwan Ghazali, Mohd Ashraf Ahmad, Luqman Hakim Akmalmas

Institution: Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Sensor and Control Systems

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Malaysia Pahang