ETH Zurich Cybathlon features 67 teams from 24 countries

Sixty-seven teams from 24 countries took part in the Cybathlon at the federal technology institute ETH Zurich at the weekend. The competition tests assistance technologies for people with disabilities that are suitable for everyday use. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The third edition of the Cybathlon took place in the Swiss Arena in Kloten and in seven local hubs around the world, ETH Zurich said on Sunday. The hubs were located in Canada, Hungary, Korea, Thailand, South Africa and the US. Some 6,000 spectators attended the event in Kloten and 15,500 people followed the competitions virtually. Switzerland entered nine teams in the Cybathlon, four of which were from ETH Zurich. Other teams travelled from Europe, Asia and Africa, and ten teams joined in from the hubs. Eight disciplines were held to find the best interaction between humans and technology. + Paralysed man walks again using thought-controlled brain-spine device There were virtual races with ...