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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

In the field of BCI tech, The MIRAGE91 team continues to push boundaries! The team shares their experiences preparing for CYBATHLON 2024, where they tackled complex real-life-inspired challenges using BCIs to enhance independence for individuals with motor impairments. bci.plus/the-journey-...

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The Journey of Mirage91 at Cybathlon 2024

This blog post details the experiences of the MIRAGE91 team during the Cybathlon competition.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Project MARCH will hold a design presentation for its 10th annual iteration. This is a college student team initiative at TU Delft in the Netherlands. A new team develops and refines a robotic exoskeleton for walking assistance each academic year. Event link: eventix.shop/n733uwa7

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This paper presents the HANDSON hand’s design, core technologies, training strategies, and competition performance, offering insights for advancing multifunctional prosthetic hands to tackle real-world challenges in the Arm Prosthesis Race at CYBATHLON 2024. shorturl.at/p0EKJ

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HANDSON Hand: Strategies and Approaches for Competitive Success at CYBATHLON 2024

A significant number of people with disabilities rely on assistive devices, yet these technologies often face limitations, including restricted functionality, inadequate user-centered design, and a la...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

In this paper, Yuki Ueno & Haruto Homma propose a stair climbing wheelchair with a simple mechanism and structure that can move in all directions on flat ground and can adapt to different stair dimensions using only normal tires. Find out more: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

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Omni-Directional Mobile Wheelchair Capable of Ascending Stairs Using Only Wheels

We have developed an omni-directional mobile wheelchair that can ascend stairs using only wheels even if the stairs have different dimensions. Omni-directional movement reduces the burden of moving in...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

“Robotic limbs are increasingly common, but here the difference is that AI is critical for connecting the person with their robot arm,” says Patrick Pilarski, team manager of @blinclab.bsky.social which participated in the CYBATHLON 2024 Arm Prosthesis Race. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdYE...

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Video Spotlight: Smart prosthetic connects the digital and the physical

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Team OptiHeroes proudly competed in the CYBATHLON 2024 Vision Assistance Race, showcasing their innovative assistive tech. They developed a smartphone-based object recognition tool and the Rolling Cane, equipped with ultrasonic sensors and vibration feedback. shorturl.at/Bnehs

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MCI at CYBATHLON 2024: Team “OptiHeroes” in the Competition of Innovation

Vision Assistance Race Team OptiHeroes were delighted to compete at CYABATHLON 2024 in Switzerland.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Article provides an overview of key current & future applications of soft robotics in neurorehabilitation & assistance. It then discusses clinical evidence, the implementation challenges & opportunities for the development, evaluation & acceptance of such techs. www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/...

Soft Robotics in Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation and Assistance: Current Clinical Evidence and Recommendations

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Insbesondere für Menschen mit Behinderungen sind Assistenztechnologien eine grosse Hilfe – und das Zusammenspiel zwischen Menschen und Technik wird immer ausgefeilter. Hier ein Einblick von Roland Sigrist, Co-Leiter, CYBATHLON ETH Zürich. www.vsao-journal.ch/de/artikel/i...

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Inklusion durch Innovation: das Potenzial moderner Assistenztechnologien

Insbesondere für Menschen mit Behinderungen sind Assistenztechnologien eine grosse Hilfe – und das Zusammenspiel zwischen Mensch und Technik wird immer ausgefeilter. Ein Einblick.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 02/07/2024

Team Project March recently presented their 9th prototype in the Project March series of exoskeletons – the March IX. This is the design of the exoskeleton they will demonstrate during the CYBATHLON 2024 in Zurich this coming October. cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/search/de...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 27/06/2024

Robots can't replace human caregivers but can support them. EDAN, a wheelchair with a robotic arm from the German Aerospace Center, joins CYBATHLON 2024! We eagerly look forward to their participation: cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/search/de...

The mobile robot EDAN (EMG-controlled daily assistant) is an assistive robotics system for people with severe motor impairments. The robot is controlled using muscle signals. Its integrated shared-autonomy capabilities facilitate everyday tasks such as drinking from a glass.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 26/06/2024

Access to assistive technology is crucial for nearly a billion children and adults with disabilities, as highlighted by WHO and UNICEF. CYBATHLON addresses this issue by providing a platform to showcase innovative, and affordable devices. Read the full news: cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/news/1245...

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Global Report on Assistive Technology and CYBATHLON

Access to assistive technology is a critical need for nearly one billion children and adults with disabilities, highlighted the WHO and UNICEF Global Report on...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 26/06/2024

Among the groundbreaking developments showcased at this international competition, the 'Smart ArM' stands out as a testament to human creativity and technological expertise. Read the full news: www.controlengeurope.com/article/2060...

Pioneering Prosthetics: Smart ArM's Evolution at Cybathlon 2024

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DIZH @dizh.bsky.social · 24/06/2024

🎙️ Schampar digital: In der neuen Folge sprechen wir über "Digital Accessibility für Alle", den @cybathlon.bsky.social und wie Technologie eingesetzt werden kann, um den Alltag für Menschen mit Behinderungen zu erleichtern. 🎧 Jetzt anhören open.spotify.com/episode/0SuB... @phzuerich.bsky.social

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Vom Supermarkt bis zum Cyberspace: Digital Accessibility für alle

Listen to this episode from Schampar digital on Spotify. Wie barrierefrei ist die digitale Welt? Mit Alireza Darvishy sprechen wir über "Digital Accessibility für Alle", den Cybathlon und wie Technolo...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 17/05/2024

Want to succeed at CYBATHLON? Prof. Christian Bermes shares key tips: teamwork, passion, and breaking barriers. Watch his insightful lecture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtM_...

How and Why to Succeed at CYBATHLON - Prof. Christian Bermes

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 16/05/2024

At @ethzurich.bsky.social's Robotic Systems Lab, Scheidemann et al present a mouth joystick and voice command interface for a quadrupedal assistance robot with an arm, showcased at CYBATHLON competition 2024. Pilot Samuel Kunz operates the robot in a mailbox-opening task. arxiv.org/html/2405.07...

Assistance robots are the future for people who need daily care due to limited mobility or being wheelchair-bound. Current solutions of attaching robotic arms to motorized wheelchairs only provide limited additional mobility at the cost of increased size. We present a mouth joystick control interface, augmented with voice commands, for an independent quadrupedal assistance robot with an arm. We validate and showcase our system in the Cybathlon [1] Challenges February 2024 Assistance Robot Race, where we solve four everyday tasks in record time, winning first place.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 16/05/2024

Gear up for CYBATHLON 2024 – the ultimate showcase of innovation and inclusion! Want to be part of the action? Set up your own Team Hub and join the global movement for assistive technology and accessibility. Find the advantages and the process here: shorturl.at/axIMV

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Setting Up Your CYBATHLON 2024 Team Hub: A Comprehensive Guide

Gear up for CYBATHLON 2024 – the ultimate showcase of innovation and inclusion! Want to be part of the action? Set up your own Team Hub and join the global movement...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

We’re excited to welcome Thailand's MAHIDOL BCI Team to CYBATHLON 2024! Pushing boundaries with their innovative BCI system, aiming for user-friendly tech and inspiring change! shorturl.at/cfxCT

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MAHIDOL BCILAB BCI

The Mahidol BCI team represents the Brain Computer Interface Laboratory of Mahidol University in Thailand. Their BCI system, which they have been developing since last year, uses movement concepts to ...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

Which of the CYBATHLON 2024 Leg Prosthesis Race Tasks do you like the most? cybathlon.ethz.ch/documents/do... @ethzurich.bsky.social

Factsheet on Leg Prosthesis Race Tasks for CYBATHLON 2024

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 23/04/2024

Join us at ETH Zurich’s CYBATHLON 2024! Volunteer and support cutting-edge assistive technology and disability inclusion. Register now: cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/cybathlon... @ethzurich.bsky.social

Register as volunteers now: Join us at ETH Zurich’s CYBATHLON 2024, a pioneering event highlighting cutting-edge assistive technology! We need dedicated volunteers to ensure this event's success. Whether you're into logistics, communication, or event support and management, there's a role for you. Register now and be part of the future of assistive tech and greater inclusion of people with disabilities!

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 19/04/2024

Catch the insights from Prof Tommaso Lenzi on how CYBATHLON impacts rehabilitation robotics, urging academics to address real-world challenges faced by individuals needing assistive technologies. Read the full news: cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/news/1143...

Tommaso Lenzi: How CYBATHLON has created a positive impact for assistive device research

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 16/04/2024

Sneak peek into Leg Prosthesis Race tasks at CYBATHLON 2024! From balance beams to stairs and hurdles, pilots will showcase incredible skill and tech. Stay tuned for more updates! cybathlon.ethz.ch/documents/do...

Factsheet on Leg Prosthesis Race Tasks set for CYBATHLON 2024

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

By showcasing cutting-edge assistive technologies, CYBATHLON empowers people with disabilities to overcome barriers and compete on equal footing. More about CYBATHLON cybathlon.ethz.ch/en

The photo features pilot Kyle Briggs from the team ARM2u during the CYBATHLON Challenges wearing an electrical arm prosthesis that is built and developed with 3D-printing technology.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 09/04/2024

Buy your tickets for the CYBATHLON 2024 international competition now! The event will take place from 25 to 27 October 2024 at Arena Schleufweg in Kloten, Switzerland. cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/cybathlon...

tickets sales for the CYBATHLON 2024 international competition taking place from 25 to 27 October at Arena Schluefweg in Kloten, Switzerland.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 05/04/2024

We are excited to feature our new Factsheet on Exoskeleton Race Tasks set for CYBATHLON 2024. The Factsheet features a sneak peek at the 10 thrilling tasks of the discipline which the team pilots will complete to grab the top position in October. cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/cybathlon...

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 28/03/2024

Hurry! CYBATHLON 2024 team registration ends on 31 March! Join us to showcase innovation, athleticism, passion for assistive tech & greater inclusion of people with disabilities. Don't miss out! Register shorturl.at/npxFR

Time is running out! Team registration for CYBATHLON 2024 closes on 31 March! Don't miss your chance to be part of this groundbreaking and extraordinary event in October! Join us and showcase your cutting-edge innovation, athleticism, and passion for assistive technology for more user-friendly and greater inclusion of people with disabilities!

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

SmartArM ROB joins CYBATHLON 2024 in Assistance Robot Race after triumph in Arm Prosthesis. Ready to showcase innovation in robotic arm control. Good luck! Team info: shorturl.at/ijLVW

Team SmartArM ROB is stepping up their game at CYBATHLON 2024 in the Assistance Robot Race.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 26/03/2024

Call for Volunteers: Join us for CYBATHLON 2024, a groundbreaking event showcasing the latest advancements in assistive technology. We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success! Register shorturl.at/jnB89

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 20/03/2024

Exciting news from the VUB team! The CYBATHLON 2024 is still a few months to go but the VUB team is in full preparation mode to participate in the Leg Prosthesis Race in October. shorturl.at/wERU2

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 19/03/2024

Showcase your wheelchair's impact on daily life for people with disabilities at CYBATHLON 2024 taking place in October! Register now for limited slots in the Wheelchair Race by March 31, 2024: shorturl.at/ILV49

People who use a powered wheelchair for personal mobility are often confronted with various challenges in their daily lives. CYBATHLON is presenting an opportunity for you to show how your wheelchairs improve daily routines, ability to engage in mobility-related activities, social participation and increasing independence for people with disabilities.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 18/03/2024

Get your tickets now for CYBATHLON 2024! Join us from 25-27 October 2024 in Kloten, Switzerland, for thrilling competitions in 8 disciplines and an inclusive robotics program. Limited tickets are available online! Buy here: shorturl.at/jzCHW

Ticket sales for CYBATHLON 2024 are to take place from 25 to 27 October 2024 in Switzerland.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 15/03/2024

CYBATHLON 2020 promoted behavioural change in upper limb amputee Tonney Forsberg, pilot of the x-OPRA Arm Prosthesis Race team. Researchers from CBPR revealed his increased prosthesis usage post-event. Read News shorturl.at/qEIR5

How did participation in CYBATHLON 2020 promote behavioural changes in an individual with upper limb amputation? Team x-OPRA's pilot, Tonney Forsberg, showcased the transformative power of competitive drive at CYBATHLON 2020. Researchers from the Center for Bionics and Pain Research (CBPR) at Chalmers University of Technology, along with partners, investigated how the competition influenced his use of arm prosthesis in daily life.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 14/03/2024

Calling all researchers, engineers, innovators, and leg prosthetics experts! Join the Leg Prosthesis Race at CYBATHLON 2024 this October. The last day to register is 31 March. More info shorturl.at/ghklI Register team shorturl.at/vxS17

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 13/03/2024

CYBATHLON: Benchmarking exoskeletons for daily life tasks. The study reviews factors enhancing Powered Lower Limb Exoskeletons for better assistance & rehab. Read here rb.gy/jza0ez

Review and Analysis of Platform-Related Performance of Rehabilitation Lower Limb Exoskeletons

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 12/03/2024

Join CYBATHLON 2024: Uniting for Inclusion & Innovation! Global competition Oct 25-27 in Zurich. 100 teams, 8 disciplines. Ready for innovation & inclusion? More info shorturl.at/hKL08 Register your team shorturl.at/rxOX8

CYBATHLON 2024: Breaking Barriers for Inclusion and Innovation uniting the public, researchers, developers, and people with disabilities, fostering global collaboration and empowerment! From 25 to 27 October 2024, the CYBATHLON will take place in a global format in the Arena Schluefweg in Stadt Kloten near Zurich and local hubs worldwide. Around 100 international teams from the worlds of academia and industry will compete in a unique competition. Two more disciplines are added to the original six: a race using smart visual assistive technologies and a race using assistive robots.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 11/03/2024

See paraplegics stand tall with exoskeletons! Join CYBATHLON 2024. Limited slots. Register by 31 March 2024. Hurry! More info about the discipline: cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/event/dis... Register your team: cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/events/ed... @ethzurich.bsky.social

How can people with spinal cord injury move and interact at eye level using exoskeletons? Exoskeletons have been developed since the 1960s. At the CYBATHLON 2024 in October, teams will demonstrate how people with paraplegia use this technology to solve tasks of daily life. Join us on the Road to 2024 - register your team now! We have limited slots to start the race. The last day to register your team is 31 March 2024, so hurry!

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 08/03/2024

CYBATHLON emphasises user-centred design by involving people with disabilities in the development process. This ensures that assistive technologies are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the users, leading to more effective and user-friendly solutions. cybathlon.ethz.ch/en

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

Join CYBATHLON 2024! Show BCI benefits, address fears, and empower disabled individuals. Register by March 31 for the BCI Race in October! Register your team now shorturl.at/adwJS @ethzurich.bsky.social

Would you like to communicate the benefits of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and demonstrate the risks and fears that people may have about BCIs as well as how BCIs offer an extended degree of freedom for people with disabilities? We’re getting ready for our next brain-computer interface race! Our new game will put teams to the test with more complex, real-world scenarios.
Come, and join us for CYBATHLON 2024! Register your team by 31 March 2024 to participate in the Brain-Computer Interface Race in October 2024.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

CYBATHLON 2024 introduces the Assistance Robot Race. Calling all innovators, engineers, and developers to showcase cutting-edge assistance robots for people with disabilities. Limited slots available - register your team by 31 March 2024! cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/events/ed...

Assistance Robot Race: Managing daily life autonomously with an assistance robot

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 05/03/2024

Exciting news from @ethzurich.bsky.social Neuroengineering Lab! Their research in neuroprosthetics suggests a groundbreaking approach: sending biomimetic signals to the nervous system, mimicking nature's language. Read here: shorturl.at/eJVW0

Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: sending signals the brain can understand

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 01/03/2024

CYBATHLON provides a platform for researchers and practitioners in the field of rehabilitation science to explore and test novel approaches. This contributes to advancements in rehabilitation methods, helping people with physical disabilities regain or enhance their functional abilities.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

CYBATHLON calls upon all innovators, tech enthusiasts, & passionate minds to take on the challenge! Form your team, design cutting-edge assistive technologies, & showcase your talent on the global stage! Register for @cybathlon 2024: shorturl.at/adW38 @ethzurich.bsky.social

A photo of the Leg Prosthesis Race during the CYBATHLON Challenges 2023

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ETH Zurich @ethz.ch · 26/02/2024

Prostheses that connect to the nervous system have been available for several years. Now, researchers at ETH Zurich have found evidence that neuroprosthetics work better when they use signals that are inspired by nature.

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Bio-inspired neuroprosthetics: sending signals the brain can understand

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

Meet HunFess from Hungary! Their focus on FES cycling for paraplegics at CYBATHLON 2024 is poised to transform rehabilitation! More info: shorturl.at/qABFQ

Introducing team HunFess from Hungary! Excited to announce their participation in the FES Bike Race at CYBATHLON 2024 in October! With a focus on optimizing FES cycling for paraplegics, their interdisciplinary team brings together expertise in kinesiology, therapy, engineering, and more. Join us as we push boundaries in FES-based rehabilitation!

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 16/02/2024

Congratulations to BionIT Labs for clinching the top spot in the Arm Prosthesis Race at the CYBATHLON Challenges 2024! Your innovative approach & dedication to enhancing assistive technologies are inspiring. Keep up the outstanding work & see you at CYBATHLON 2024! Read here: shorturl.at/dquwV

Team BionIT Labs completing Arm Prosthesis Race at the CYBATHLON Challenges 2024.

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

CYBATHLON showcases assistive devices, promoting inclusivity by raising awareness and fostering the adoption of inclusive design principles for accessible products and environments.

CYBATHLON as a competition promotes accessibility

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 09/02/2024

Big thanks to our partners maxon, Schweizer Paraplegiker Stiftung, EKZ, and EBGB for supporting CYBATHLON Challenges and preparing for CYBATHLON 2024. Gratitude to our volunteers and event support for their dedication. Together, we're advancing assistive technology and inclusion!

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

EyeRider’s pilot uses his assistive app to look for an empty seat. Was this your favourite task in the Vision Assistance race? #VisionLoss #VisionImpairment #VisionAid #SightLoss #WhiteCane #CYBATHLONChallenges2024 #AssistiveTech

CYBATHLON Challenges 2024 Highlight - Vision Assistance Race with team EyeRider

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

This moment during the Wheelchair race had us on the edge of our seats at CYBATHLON Challenges! What was your favourite moment from the day? #Wheelchair #WheelchairUser #WheelchairLife #CYBATHLONChallenges2024 #AssistiveTech maxon

CYBATHLON Challenges Wheelchair Race Highlight

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 02/02/2024

The CYBATHLON Challenges 2024 is on. The teams are ready at the starting line for the first discipline ARM prosthesis race. We hope you are as excited as us here at the Zurich Hub with all the teams. It will be an eventful day so don't miss out. Watch the live stream at www.cybathlon.com

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CYBATHLON @cybathlon.bsky.social · 31/01/2024

Experience the excitement behind the scenes as we prepare for CYBATHLON Challenges 2024! Our venue is being transformed with the competition infrastructure, gearing up for the event on 2 February. Watch the event live stream at www.cybathlon.com

CYBATHLON Challenges 2024 venue in Kloten Zurich

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