CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



           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
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                                                        Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.

                                      

   
McLean, VA
January 22, 1998
    

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