BLINCdev recently represented Canada on the world stage at the 2024 CYBATHLON in Zürich. This groundbreaking event celebrates the intersection of human ingenuity and assistive technology, and BLINCdev made a remarkable impact in the ARM race category for upper-limb prosthetics.
The BLINCdev team, led by pilot Chris Neilson, took on an extraordinary challenge at CYBATHLON 2024. As the only North American team to qualify in the ARM race category, they showcased the cutting-edge Bento Arm technology, designed to empower individuals with upper-limb amputations. Chris, who has a transhumeral amputation, demonstrated incredible skill and determination, navigating each task with precision using our custom Bento Arm technology.
Despite the fierce competition, Chris placed among the Top 8 globally—an impressive achievement that speaks volumes about the team’s innovation and dedication. Representing Canada with pride, BLINCdev competed remotely from Vancouver, bringing their expertise to a global audience.
The ARM race at CYBATHLON required participants to perform a series of complex tasks, simulating real-world challenges that individuals with upper-limb prosthetics face daily. From precision gripping to multitasking, the Bento Arm and Chris Neilson’s expertise proved to be a formidable combination.
Relive the Action
Missed the live event? You can catch BLINCdev’s incredible performance in the official livestreams:
- Run 1 with commentary: Watch here
- Run 2 with commentary: Watch here
Prefer to focus solely on BLINCdev’s runs? Check out the footage without commentary:
- Run 1 without commentary: Watch here
- Run 2 without commentary: Watch here
For a detailed breakdown of results and individual videos, visit the CYBATHLON 2024 Results page.
The success of BLINCdev at CYBATHLON 2024 is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and perseverance. Congratulations to Chris Neilson and the entire BLINCdev team for their hard work and groundbreaking advancements in assistive technology. Your achievements inspire us all and highlight the incredible potential of engineering and research to improve lives worldwide.
