SightGuide: smart vision assistance at the Cybathlon
This year’s Cybathlon introduces a new discipline, the Vision Assistance Race. Lining up to go is Team SightGuide – a joint venture between UZH, ZHAW and ETH.
If you are sight-impaired, how do you recognise a nameplate and press the right doorbell? And how do you use a touchscreen to buy a ticket? Simple actions for most of us, but daunting hurdles for those with vision loss. In this video, Cybathlon pilot Lukas Hendry and ETH doctoral student Patrick Pfreundschuh from SightGuide take us through the cutting-edge technology they developed to tackle the tasks in the Vision Assistance Race at Cybathlon 2024.
Be there at CYBATHLON 2024!
The third edition of the Cybathlon will be held from 25 to 27 October 2024 at the SWISS Arena in Kloten. In this unique championship initiated by ETH, individuals with physical disabilities compete to complete everyday tasks using state-of-the-art technical assistance systems. Exciting races in eight disciplines, teams from across the globe and a range of interactive exhibitions await you.