New video shows bionic athletes rehearsing for upcoming Cybathlon competition

by NCCR Robotics

19 November 2015

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Credit: ETH Zurich / Alessandro Della Bella

In 21 countries across the globe, hundreds of people are preparing for Cybathlon 2016, where cutting edge robotic assistive technologies will help people with disabilities to compete in a series of races. This summer the Cybathlon practice session took place at the Swiss Arena in Kloten so that the teams could test out the courses. Watch the trailer for the rehearsal games!

Cybathlon 2016 is organised by ETH Zurich and will showcase six disciplines:

BCI Race Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Bike Race
Powered Arm Prosthesis Race
Powered Leg Prosthesis Race
Powered Exoskeleton Race
Powered Wheelchair Race

The finals will take place on October 8, 2016.

Find out more at www.cybathlon.com

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