On the other hand, some other physiological sensors will be able
to be adopted into role-playing, such as using pressure, cardiac
rhythm, body temperature, humidity, movement capture, breath
sensor and muscle force sensor, etc. The concept of Qi in Chinese
philosophy and Chinese medicine is not only limited to brain and
consciousness, but also applied in the whole body as a system of
channels (also called meridians). Qi in the channels is connected
to the organs of the body and is the living force that causes the
organs to function. There are five different types of Qi in the body:
Essential Qi (jing qi), Original Qi (yuan qi), Gathering Qi (zong
qi), Defensive Qi (wei qi) and nutritive Qi (ying qi). Furthermore,
Qi also exhibits a circulation that is called Qi field. Future
research will deeply explain the deeper meanings of the
philosophical concept of Qi by using other advanced technologies
and introducing entire organs into the IAI system. In all, the final
goal of this practice experience is to mobilize all of the body to
participate in the interaction for present the concept of Qi.