At present

the breakthrough of the key techniques of artificial intelligence(AI)

including image recognition

deep learning

neural network

Robot technique

etc.

greatly promote the development of discipline crossing and medicine. In the present paper

we make an in-depth discussion about the future application of inter-discipline techniques of acupuncture-moxibustion and AI. We think that some of the current instruments have been part of the new acupuncture-moxibustion devices and may have the potential to intersect with the AI discipline. Relying on these existing devices and those of meridian detection

we can obtain relatively objective data

and further conduct meridian-syndrome differentiation and big data collection to possibly realize remote medical treatment. In addition

we may also develop an AI system for studying the underlying mechanisms of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies. Nevertheless

there still exist a lot of problems and challenges in clinical

teaching and scientific researches. It is recommended that the discipline of acupuncture-moxibustion should be intersected with the AI subject and formulate appropriate development strategies

promoting a faster and better development of acupuncturology.