The auricular acupuncture model is an important tool for acupuncture teaching and skills training, and its development process reflects the continuous progress of acupuncture education.

In the early days, auricular acupuncture teaching mainly relied on diagrams and real-person demonstrations, making it difficult for trainees to intuitively grasp the positions and depths of the acupoints. Subsequently, simple ear-shaped models emerged, mostly made of rubber or clay, for the initial practice of auricle shape and acupoint distribution. At this stage, the models mainly focused on shape display, with limited operational feedback.

In modern times, the ear acupuncture model adopts high-fidelity silicone and high-molecular materials, with a realistic auricle contour and clear acupoint markings. It can simulate the resistance and depth sensation of acupuncture, allowing trainees to safely and repeatedly practice acupoint location and acupuncture techniques. Meanwhile, the design of detachable or replaceable components makes teaching more flexible and meets the needs of different skills training.

In recent years, some advanced auricular acupuncture models have begun to incorporate electronic feedback functions, which can display the depth of acupuncture and the accuracy of acupoints in real time, providing quantitative basis for teaching and assessment. Overall, the transformation of the auricular acupuncture model from static shape imitation to highly realistic, functional and intelligent has greatly enhanced the intuitiveness and operational standardization of acupuncture teaching, and also promoted the scientific and standardized training of acupuncture skills.