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Taking place for the first time at Cybathlon 2024 is the Assistance Robot Race, with ETH? represented by Team RSL. When paraplegic pilot Sammy Kunz navigates the course, a four-legged robot will be at his side.?

For those with a conventional leg prosthesis, climbing stairs and negotiating uneven terrain are almost insurmountable obstacles. But drawing on ETH expertise, Team Ottobock.X3 has now designed an intelligent prosthesis that helps its wearer move about more freely.

This year¡¯s Cybathlon introduces a new discipline, the Vision Assistance Race. Lining up to go is Team SightGuide ¨C a joint venture between UZH, ZHAW and ETH.