CYBATHLON 2024

Event

25 to 27 October 2024
Kloten, Switzerland and around the world

Two new disciplines and a new event format for a world without barriers.

Highlights

ETH Zurich’s unique non-profit project continues! From 25 to 27 October 2024, the third edition of the CYBATHLON took place in a global format in the SWISS Arena in Kloten near Zurich and in local hubs all around the world. 67 international teams from the worlds of academia and industry competed in a unique competition. Two more disciplines were added to the original six: a race using smart visual assistive technologies and a race using assistive robots.

More about the flexible, inclusive and sustainable event format and the two new disciplines

CYBATHLON 2024 JURY AWARD

For the first time Jury Award was introduced at CYBATHLON 2024. One competing team from each of the 8 disciplines were honoured with the award.  This award celebrated exceptional innovation, usability, and generalisation—crucial features of assistive technologies that extend far beyond competition tasks to truly impact daily life for people with disabilities.

The jury headed by Anna Knill, consisted of individuals with disabilities, researchers, and industry experts, carefully evaluated the teams’ devices based on qualification race observations and detailed background information provided by the teams. Awards were presented at the SWISS ARENA, acknowledging the teams' dedication and ingenuity.

Congratulations to all the recipients for their inspiring contributions!

CYBATHLON 2024 BCI Race Jury Award Winner | © CYBATHLON

WHi Students (Italy): Brain-Computer Interface 

The team's BCI strategy is based on the concept of mutual learning, where both the user and the computer learn from each other to enhance performance. The EEG-based BCI leverages the pilot's ability to control sensorimotor rhythms, particularly those related to imagined foot movements.

CYBATHLON 2024 Wheelchair Race Jury Award Winner | © CYBATHLON

OECU&R-Techs (Japan): Wheelchair

The RPwheel24 is the third prototype in the RPwheel Series, designed for versatile mobility with omni-wheels, crawlers, and a unique scissor mechanism to handle rough terrain, narrow spaces, and lift-up barriers. Equipped with a lightweight robotic arm for daily tasks, this wheelchair aims to reach commercial standards in the future.

CYBATHLON 2024 VIS Race Jury Award Winner | © CYBATHLON

Sight Guide (Switzerland): Vision Assistance

The Sight Guide Alpha is a cutting-edge navigation system that uses sensor technology and real-time mapping to aid visually impaired people in navigating their environment. Compact and user-friendly, it provides intuitive feedback, marking a significant advancement in assistive technology.

CYBATHLON 2024 EXO Race Jury Award Winner | © CYBATHLON

KAIST (South Korea): Exoskeleton

The WalkONSuit F1 is a powered exoskeleton designed by KAIST Exoskeleton Lab for persons with complete paraplegia, allowing them to wear it easily while seated in a wheelchair. With 12 degrees of freedom, it enables balance and direction changes without crutches and can also operate independently in "Humanoid mode."

CYBATHLON 2024 Leg Prosthesis Race Jury Award Winner | © CYBATHLON

SoftFoot Pro (Italy): LEG Prosthesis

The SoftFoot Pro is a fully passive, adaptive prosthetic foot designed to improve stability on uneven terrain, reducing the user’s mental burden and compensatory movements. Its flexible sole adapts to ground profiles, enhancing gait symmetry and lowering the risk of long-term issues, with plans to add an active ankle joint for more versatile use.

CYBATHLON 2024 FES Bike Race Jury Award Winner | © CYBATHLON

POLIMI (Italy): FES Bike

This FES-controlled recumbent trike uses electrical stimulation and advanced control systems to enable smooth, balanced cycling motion for pilots. Equipped with adjustable intensity and cadence settings, it can stimulate up to 12 muscle groups, with real-time feedback through an Android app for optimized training and performance.

CYBATHLON 2024 Arm Prosthesis Race Finalists | © CYBATHLON

BionIT Labs (Italy): ARM Prosthesis

Adam’s Hand® is the first fully-adaptive bionic hand that offers users an intuitive, natural control experience by simplifying grip patterns. With automatic finger flexion to fit various shapes and IP67 water and dust resistance, it provides an anthropomorphic, user-friendly design aimed at enhancing daily life for those using prosthetic hands.

BFH-FAIR (Switzerland): Assistance Robot

The team is dedicated to creating an accessible, affordable robotic arm system using commercially available components, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality. This user-friendly system, equipped with sensory and control features, empowers people with tetraplegia to regain independence.

The Disciplines

ROB - Assistence Robot Race during the CYBATHLON Challenges 2024 | © CYBATHLON

ROB

Assistance Robot Race

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CYBATHLON Vision Assistance Race Photo | © CYBATHLON

VIS

Vision Assistance Race

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Arm Prosthesis Race during the Challenges May 2022 | © CYBATHLON

ARM

Arm Prosthesis Race

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Pilot playing BCI game

BCI

Brain-Computer Interface Race

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CYBATHLON Exoskeleton Race Photo | © CYBATHLON

EXO

Exoskeleton Race

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CYBATHLON Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike Race Photo | © CYBATHLON

FES

Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike Race

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CYBATHLON Challenges 2023 Leg Prosthesis Race | © CYBATHLON

LEG

Leg Prosthesis Race

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Pilotin überwindet mit motorisiertem Rollstuhl Rampe am CYBATHLON 2016

WHL

Wheelchair Race

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Become Part of CYBATHLON 2024

Man turns lamp with prosthesis

Become a Partner of the CYBATHLON 2024

CYBATHLON provides a unique platform to promote research and development in the field of assistive technology for everyday use and to promote dialogue with the public about the inclusion of people with disabilities in everyday life.
CYBATHLON is looking for partners who will support the platform on the Road to 2024 and join in working for a world without barriers.
Are you interested? We look forward to hearing from you
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