The Cybathlon is a unique competition focusing on the collaboration of technology and human effort, where competitors, called 'pilots,' use advanced assistive devices to perform everyday tasks.
Robert Riener emphasizes the Cybathlon's goal to improve assistive technology, acknowledging that current assistive devices are often expensive and lack the capabilities of the human body.
Unlike the Paralympics, which reward speed and strength, the Cybathlon embraces a 'technotopian' approach, showcasing how technology can help people with disabilities perform daily activities.
The Cybathlon challenges the limits of human-technology integration, aiming to advance innovations in assistive devices that better support individuals with disabilities in their daily lives.
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