Apple has launched an eye-tracking system designed as an alternative driving control choice for power wheelchair riders. “Leveraging the precision eye-tracking system on Apple Vision Pro, a new power wheelchair control feature offers users a responsive input method for compatible alternative drive systems,” Apple said in a May 19 announcement. “With Vision Pro, eye tracking…
Apple Launches Power Wheelchair Eye-Tracking Function on Vision Pro
Braze Mobility Launches BrazeCam Backup Camera in US
The camera expands wheelchair riders’ ability to safely reverse and navigate in small spaces.
Braze Mobility’s BrazeCam backup camera is now available to order for wheelchair users in the United States. In an announcement, the Toronto-based tech company said, “BrazeCam addresses a common challenge for wheelchair users: limited awareness of what’s behind them when reversing or navigating tight spaces. While BrazeCam is a standalone solution, it is designed to…
Take 5 Coffee Break, the Smiles Edition: Animating FWD; Mobility Had a Little Lamb
Mobility news to brighten your day.
In a late 2024 Mobility Management podcast, John Domanick, vice president of sales and marketing for Merit’s Health Products, discussed how power wheelchairs with various drive configurations move differently through space — not a concept easily explained using just words. “I finally had a chance to find that scene from the Robots movie I mentioned…
Briefly: Getting Ready for the March 25 LCDs Meeting
The DME MACs’ meeting will cover power mobility devices and options/accessories, including seat elevation.
Noridian Healthcare Solutions (Jurisdictions A and D DME MAC) and CGS Administrators (Jurisdictions B and C DME MAC) are hosting a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, March 25, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss proposed local coverage determinations (LCDs) for power mobility devices — specifically, Group 2 power wheelchairs (HCPCS coded K0830/K0831) with…
Mobility Management Product Awards: Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation, Sunrise Medical
The Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner.
The Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation by Sunrise Medical has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Electronics, Power Wheelchair category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Courtney Chance, Associate Power Product Manager at Sunrise Medical, sat…
Mobility Management Product Awards: J4E by Quantum Rehab
The J4E by Quantum Rehab has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Awards winner.
The J4E by Quantum Rehab has been named a 2025 Mobility Management Product Award winner in the Wheelchairs, Power: Group 2, Single Power category by Mobility Management. The Mobility Management Product Awards program honors outstanding product development in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) and accessibility. Andrea Lewis, OTR/L, ATP, Clinical Education Manager at Quantum Rehab, sat…
Accessibility Advocates: WestJet Power Wheelchair Weight Limit Excludes CRT Consumers
The Canadian-based airline has a 300-lb. weight limit for power chairs it transports.
Accessibility advocates say Calgary, Alberta-based airline WestJet has published weight limits that prevent many Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) wheelchair riders from bringing their Group 3 power chairs with them when they fly. WestJet’s website says wheelchairs and scooters that weigh more than 300 lbs. (approximately 136 kg) are not allowed on its Boeing 737 or…
CES 2026: 4 Assistive Technology Exhibitors to Watch
Mobility is on display in Las Vegas this week.
The first week of January can mean only one thing (beyond the fact that those holiday decorations really need to be put back into the garage): CES is lighting up Las Vegas once again. Formerly the Consumer Electronics Show, CES says it “connects innovators, decision makers, media, influencers, visionaries and potential customers across the entire…
Motion Concepts Launches Manual Recline for ROVI, Invacare PWCs
The new option offers up to 30 degrees of recline.
Motion Concepts has introduced a manual recline function for its ROVI X3/A3 power wheelchairs and for Invacare Corp.’s TDX SP2 and AVIVA FX power bases. The new gas spring-assisted mechanism provides up to 30 degrees of recline, Motion Concepts noted in a Dec. 3 announcement. “We’re pleased to make the manual recline an easy option…
Cure SMA Equipment Grant Program Offers Travel Power Chairs
Recipients will keep the power chairs permanently.
Cure SMA has launched an equipment grant program to provide Fold & Go travel power chairs to children and adults living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in the United States or Puerto Rico. Recipients of the travel chairs will own the equipment outright. Less than 12 hours after launching the program on Oct. 8, Cure…