Sunrise Medical’s newest power-assist system sits under the manual wheelchair’s seat to preserve the chair’s original footprint and turning radius while retaining great maneuverability. The manufacturer officially launched the Empulse R90 in a Sept. 9 news announcement. “The patent-pending V-Lock is a tapered latch that securely docks the R90 to the receiver on the chair,”…
Sunrise Medical Launches Below-the-Seat Empulse R90 Power Assist
Platinum Equity Announces Sunrise Medical Acquisition
The global investment firm is based in Los Angeles.
Sunrise Medical has been acquired by Platinum Equity, a global investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles. In a June 5 press release, Platinum Equity said it had signed an agreement to purchase Sunrise Medical from Nordic Capital, which acquired Sunrise in 2015. Platinum Equity added that the acquisition is expected to be completed in the…
Sunrise Medical Launches Folding Carbon Fiber Power Wheelchair
The QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon has a travel weight of 32 lbs.
Sunrise Medical has brought its carbon fiber prowess to the folding power wheelchair segment. The manufacturer launched the QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon, with a transport weight of just 32 lbs., in a March 4 news announcement. Sunrise described the Q50 R Carbon as “QUICKIE’s lightest folding power wheelchair” and “easy to transport, store, and maneuver,…
ISS:VPS Begins Next Week
Day 1 of the Virtual Professional Summit is Wed., Feb. 7.
The inaugural International Seating Symposium: Virtual Professional Summit (ISS:VPS) begins next week, with a full day of education on Wed., Feb. 7. The second day of the VPS is Wed., March 6, though both days of the event will also be recorded for on-demand viewing. The first ISS:VPS day starts at 10 a.m. Eastern with…
Sunrise Medical Launches Switch-It Vigo Head Control
Vigo is operated via head movements from the power chair rider.
Sunrise Medical has officially launched the Switch-It Vigo head control, a wireless, proportional head control for power wheelchair riders. In a Jan. 8 news announcement, Sunrise said the Vigo system “allows drivers to control their power wheelchairs and other devices with subtle and intuitive head movements.” Vigo’s technology was developed by Now Technologies Ltd., which…
United Spinal Announces Wheelchair Securement Project
The new SecureRide coalition is working on a new wheelchair securement standard.
United Spinal is working on a new wheelchair securement standard designed for “safer, more accessible, and seamless independent travel in the future.” In a Nov. 20 announcement, United Spinal launched the SecureRide coalition with the mission of “developing a wheelchair securement standard that can be applied to personal vehicles, rideshares, public transit, as well…
Briefly: The WHO’s New RFP; Sunrise Medical Celebrates 40 Years
Featuring the World Health Organization and Sunrise Medical.
WHO Announces RFP for rATA Expansion The World Health Organization (WHO) has put out a request for proposals to find a contractor to build on the WHO’s rapid Assistive Technology Assessment tool (rATA) in Pacific region countries. The work would include conducting a rATA household survey in three Pacific Island countries; delivering completed rATA survey…
Sunrise Medical Launches Magic 360 Power Chair
The new Magic Mobility model is designed for off-road and urban maneuverability.
The Magic Mobility brand has a new member in its family. In a Nov. 13 news announcement, Sunrise Medical — which acquired Magic Mobility in 2018 — launched the mid-wheel-drive Magic 360 in North America. “Developed after intensive research and listening to their extensive customer base, Magic Mobility is launching a model designed for off-road…
Sunrise Medical Announces SEDEO PRO Seating Upgrade
The improvements involve in the seating system’s power recline actuator.
Sunrise Medical has announced an upgrade to its SEDEO PRO seating system. In a Nov. 6 news bulletin to consumers, the manufacturer said the upgrades were based on customer feedback. “Listening to our customers has been a cornerstone of our approach to product development, and we are excited to announce an upgrade in our SEDEO…
QUICKIE Sports Chairs Will Be Rebranded to RGK
The AllCourt and Match Point lines will join RGK’s sports chair family.
QUICKIE sports wheelchairs will have a new brand name going forward. In an Oct. 31 announcement, Sunrise Medical said it’s rebranding “our QUICKIE sports chairs under one world-class brand, RGK. The QUICKIE AllCourt and QUICKIE Match Point will now be rebranded the RGK AllCourt and RGK Match Point models.” Jim Black, RGK’s Director of Strategic…