The Cybathlon competition brings together people with physical disabilities to compete in everyday tasks using state-of-the-art assistance technologies. Zurich-based team Scewo competed in the powered wheelchair race, where they had to traverse uneven terrain.
The Cybathlon competition brings together people with physical disabilities to compete in everyday tasks using state-of-the-art assistance technologies. Zurich-based team Scewo competed in the powered wheelchair race, where they had to traverse uneven terrain.
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Competing in the powered exoskeleton race, this wearable powered suit structure supports people with spinal cord injuries.
Competing in the powered exoskeleton race, this wearable powered suit structure supports people with spinal cord injuries.
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This bionic arm prosthetic developed by students at Imperial College London can feel how rough objects are.
This bionic arm prosthetic developed by students at Imperial College London can feel how rough objects are.
Courtesy of Imperial ARM team for Cybathlon 2020, from the Neuromechanics Rehab Tech group at Imperial College London
For the competition, pilot Conrad Christian Bona used the arm to perform tasks such as stacking cups -- to demonstrate a range of motion in the forearm and wrist.
For the competition, pilot Conrad Christian Bona used the arm to perform tasks such as stacking cups -- to demonstrate a range of motion in the forearm and wrist.
Courtesy of Imperial ARM team for Cybathlon 2020, from the Neuromechanics Rehab Tech group at Imperial College London
Paul Moore was the pilot for another Imperial College London team competing in the powered wheelchair race, operating this semi-autonomous wheelchair using his eye movements.
Paul Moore was the pilot for another Imperial College London team competing in the powered wheelchair race, operating this semi-autonomous wheelchair using his eye movements.
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Moore piloted the wheelchair during the Cybathlon event, with team manager Mahendran Subramanian acting as an object that the wheelchair must navigate around.
Moore piloted the wheelchair during the Cybathlon event, with team manager Mahendran Subramanian acting as an object that the wheelchair must navigate around.
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While balancing on a thin wooden beam, this pilot in the powered leg prosthesis race had to transport objects from one end of the beam to the other. This activity involves controlling and bending movements of the knee joint.
While balancing on a thin wooden beam, this pilot in the powered leg prosthesis race had to transport objects from one end of the beam to the other. This activity involves controlling and bending movements of the knee joint.
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For the Brain-Computer Interface Race, quadriplegic pilots used technology to control avatars in a computer game called "BrainDriver," in which they had to navigate vehicles through a course.
For the Brain-Computer Interface Race, quadriplegic pilots used technology to control avatars in a computer game called "BrainDriver," in which they had to navigate vehicles through a course.
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Handling an object like a plastic cup needs great precision from a prosthesis and pilot ...
Handling an object like a plastic cup needs great precision from a prosthesis and pilot ...
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... as does picking up a teacup by its handle.
... as does picking up a teacup by its handle.
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The first Cybathlon was held in 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland, in an arena full of supporters. This year, because of coronavirus, teams had to take part from their home bases.
The first Cybathlon was held in 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland, in an arena full of supporters. This year, because of coronavirus, teams had to take part from their home bases.
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In 2016, powered wheelchair race competitors had to maneuver up an incline.
In 2016, powered wheelchair race competitors had to maneuver up an incline.
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In this event at Cybathlon 2016, different shaped objects were placed on the ground to create an uneven surface, adding to the challenge.
In this event at Cybathlon 2016, different shaped objects were placed on the ground to create an uneven surface, adding to the challenge.
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Using a can opener requires thinking about pressure, movement and grip.
Using a can opener requires thinking about pressure, movement and grip.
Courtesy of ETH Zurich / CYBATHLON / Nicola Pitaro
Robert Radocy, part of team DIPO Power, won the arm prosthesis race at Cybathlon 2016. This year, participants didn't get to take part in the winners' ceremony, but still had the satisfaction of knowing they were developing life-changing technology.
Robert Radocy, part of team DIPO Power, won the arm prosthesis race at Cybathlon 2016. This year, participants didn't get to take part in the winners' ceremony, but still had the satisfaction of knowing they were developing life-changing technology.
Courtesy of ETH Zurich / CYBATHLON / Alessandro Della Bella