EXHIBIT 23.1
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                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
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We consent to the  inclusion in this  registration  statement on Form S-3 of our
report  dated  March 31,  1997,  on our audits of the  financial  statements  of
Xybernaut  Corporation.  We also consent to the  reference to our firm under the
caption "Experts."


/s/ Coopers & Lybrand

Coopers & Lybrand
McLean, VA
September 17, 1997