
Ottobre 25-27, 2024
SWISS Arena, Kloten, Zurich, Switzerland
Detailed information: CYBATHLON 2024 Guide
Programme: Sessions, Races and Finals
Contacst: Prof.ssa Emilia Ambrosini | emilia.ambrosini@polimi.it
Polimi FES-Bike Team will take part in Cybathlon 2024, an international event scheduled from October 25 to 27. The team will compete in the Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike (FES-Bike) category, where athletes with complete paraplegia pedal using surface neuromuscular electrical stimulation, allowing them to ride independently.
Founded in 2019 within NEARLab, the team comprises researchers and students under the leadership of Prof. Emilia Ambrosini from the Department of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering. Their initial focus was on developing the first FES-Bike prototype at the Politecnico di Milano. Since then, the team has grown and made significant advancements to the device, integrating cutting-edge sensors to enhance control and pioneering new stimulation techniques to optimize performance for competition.
Cybathlon is a one-of-a-kind event where people with disabilities tackle everyday challenges with the help of innovative assistive technologies. The competition is organized annually by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), showcasing the potential of technology to empower individuals in overcoming physical limitations.
The event will be streamed worldwide on www.cybathlon.com.