Our blog is dedicated to providing insightful and informative content on assistive technology, including news, reviews, and expert opinions. Our goal is to keep you informed and up-to-date on the latest advancements, and to help you make informed decisions about the technology that can improve your life.
01. August 2023
Reflecting on a year of progress, the Sight Guide team is celebrating remarkable advances in assistive technology for Cybathlon 2024. Our latest blog looks back on our journey, highlighting key achievements in colour sorting and navigation systems.Reflecting on a year of progress, the Sight Guide team is celebrating remarkable advances in assistive technology for Cybathlon 2024. ...
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26. May 2023
A focus on one of the tasks for the upcoming Cybathlon 2024, led by Alexandru Top and supervised by Patrick Pfreundschuh and Cornelius von Einem. The project aims to create an algorithm to recognize and sort colors by brightness, an essential task in everyday life, and a critical aspect of the Vision Assistance Race.A focus on one of the tasks for the upcoming Cybathlon 2024, led by Alexandru Top and supervised by Patrick ...
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15. May 2023
Victoria Catalán, a student on our Sight Guide Team, is developing a navigation system for our pilot in the 2024 Cybathlon. Explore how a depth camera aids in navigating through different challenges.Victoria Catalán, a student on our Sight Guide Team, is developing a navigation system for our pilot in the 2024 ...
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29. March 2023
Sight Guide Team visits the Cybathlon Challenges to gain insights, explore the developments of other teams, and learn from the competitive experience in the Vision Assistance Race.Sight Guide Team visits the Cybathlon Challenges to gain insights, explore the developments of other teams, and learn from the ...
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16. January 2023
Meet the accomplished engineer and future business leader from ZHAW School of Engineering, who expertly combines technical prowess with business innovation to revolutionize the world of assistive technologies.Meet the accomplished engineer and future business leader from ZHAW School of Engineering, who expertly combines technical prowess with business ...
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05. January 2023
Tackling the official Cybathlon 2024 tasks for the visually impaired - our team dives deep into the challenges, finding innovative assistive technology solutions to address navigation, color identification, grocery shopping, terrain navigation, and more, empowering a better life experience.Tackling the official Cybathlon 2024 tasks for the visually impaired - our team dives deep into the challenges, finding innovative ...
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20. December 2022
Meet Patrick Pfreundschuh: An accomplished roboticist's inspiring journey from developing innovative assistive technologies with VariLeg to contributing his expertise and passion to the Sight Guide project, aiming to enhance the lives of visually impaired individuals.Meet Patrick Pfreundschuh: An accomplished roboticist's inspiring journey from developing innovative assistive technologies with VariLeg to contributing his expertise and ...
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10. December 2022
Sight Guide Team's design thinking workshop led by Prof Alexander Schmid - exploring expectations, leveraging strengths, and building teamwork for a successful Cybathlon experience and beyond.Sight Guide Team's design thinking workshop led by Prof Alexander Schmid - exploring expectations, leveraging strengths, and building teamwork for ...
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29. November 2022
Meet the autonomous systems expert in the Sight Guide team - Learn about Giovanni's journey in robotics and perception, and his contributions to the vision assistance project.Meet the autonomous systems expert in the Sight Guide team - Learn about Giovanni's journey in robotics and perception, and ...
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19. November 2022
A mechatronics mastermind: Harnessing knowledge and expertise in robotics, control engineering, and machine learning to improve vision assistance for the visually impaired through innovative solutions and an impressive array of scientific publications.A mechatronics mastermind: Harnessing knowledge and expertise in robotics, control engineering, and machine learning to improve vision assistance for the ...
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15. November 2022
A Comprehensive Approach to Assistive Technology Solutions: Developing Innovative Strategies and Tools for Enhancing Independence, Mobility, and Confidence in Daily Life Activities, Empowering Individuals with Visual Impairments to Navigate the World with Greater Ease and Assurance.A Comprehensive Approach to Assistive Technology Solutions: Developing Innovative Strategies and Tools for Enhancing Independence, Mobility, and Confidence in Daily ...
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1. November 2022
A robotics and engineering enthusiast in the Sight Guide team - Discover Cornelius von Einem, a talented engineer and robotics expert from ETH Zurich, whose passion for innovation is shaping the future of vision assistance.A robotics and engineering enthusiast in the Sight Guide team - Discover Cornelius von Einem, a talented engineer and robotics ...
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21. October 2022
Discover the remarkable story of how four renowned professors from Zurich's top universities joined forces to create the groundbreaking Sight Guide Cybathlon team and mentor the next generation of innovators.Discover the remarkable story of how four renowned professors from Zurich's top universities joined forces to create the groundbreaking Sight ...
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