Martin Schmoll, PhD, MSc, BSc, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Efe Anil Aksöz, PhD, MSc, BSc, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
Christine Azevedo, PhD, Eng., INRIA - University of Montpellier, France
Roberto de Souza Baptista, PhD, MSc, BSc, Universidade de Brasília, Brazil
Robert Riener, PhD, MSc, BSc, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
As in previous editions, the Cybathlon 2024 demonstrated groundbreaking advancements in assistive technologies across a wide range of disciplines, reaffirming its role as a global catalyst for innovation and scientific progress. Through a comprehensive set of 8 different race disciplines, the Cybathlon promoted interdisciplinary developments and inspires cutting-edge solutions to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Disciplines included technologies such as assistive robots, vision assistance, arm prostheses, leg prostheses, exoskeletons, wheelchairs, brain-computer interfaces and functional electrical cycling.
This Collection is dedicated to the latest insights and innovations emerging from the Cybathlon 2024, highlighting advancements in device design, rehabilitation strategies, neuro-engineering, and user-centered approaches. Contributions will include original research articles presenting robust data and technological advancements, case reports illustrating unique applications and case series providing detailed evaluations of device performance.
By bringing together research from all disciplines, this Collection aims to provide a comprehensive resource for the scientific community. It highlights the achievements of the Cybathlon 2024, while paving the way for future innovations through practical real-world applications.
Eligibility for the Collection:
If you are interested in contributing to this Collection, please ensure that your manuscript clearly demonstrates a connection to the Cybathlon and its disciplines. Additionally, in your cover letter, elaborate on how the Cybathlon has influenced the work presented in your submission. If you are unsure whether your submission is eligible for this Collection, please submit a request beforehand, including a short abstract and your cover letter.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) severely affects physical function, leading to muscle atrophy and reduced bone density. Sport-therapy, incorporating recreational and competitive activities, has shown promise in enhan...
This Collection welcomes submission of original research articles and case reports. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal.
Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “Advancing Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities: Insights and Innovations from the Cybathlon 2024" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.
Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.
The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.