Man versus machine has quickly become man merges with machine as assistive technologies continue to develop. Today, the loss of a limb does not automatically translate into the loss of mobility. This year introduced the Cybathlon, where athletes compete for gold using their assistive technologies. Prosthetics range from body-powered replacements to high-tech interfaces that involve direct brain control.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://community.robotshop.com/blog/show/cybathlon-cyborgs-compete-for-the-gold-medal