Once upon a time, power assist for manual wheelchairs was dominated by hub-mounted designs incorporated into the wheelchair’s rear wheels. But over the years, those venerable in-hub systems were joined by power-assist systems that mount to the front or the back of folding or rigid wheelchairs to provide more choices for wheelchair riders and seating…
Power Assist’s Exhilarating Evolution
Mobility Management ebook: Power Assist’s Exhilarating Evolution
The latest digital edition focuses on manual wheelchairs.
Mobility Management’s latest digital edition ebook examines the evolution of power assist, including how new designs are giving seating teams more options for more wheelchair riders. • Power assist’s exhilarating evolution • Power-assist technology currently available • Industry leaders recap 2024 and look ahead to 2025 • News and manual wheelchair Marketplace You can read…
Mobility Management Announces 2024 Mobility Product Award Winners
This year’s winners came from the pediatric, adult, power and manual wheelchair and seating segments.
Mobility Management has announced the winners of the publication’s 2024 Mobility Product Awards. Mobility Management Editor in Chief Laurie Watanabe said of this year’s entries, “Once again, Mobility Management is honored to recognize these companies for their extraordinary technology on behalf of people with disabilities. These award-winning seating, mobility, and accessibility equipment and services demonstrate…
Sunrise Medical Launches Below-the-Seat Empulse R90 Power Assist
The location of the new device preserves the wheelchair’s original footprint and turning radius.
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,”…
Permobil Updates SmartDrive Firmware, Software
The power-assist system update can be downloaded via the SmartDrive wearable app or PushTracker app.
Permobil has released a firmware/software update for its SmartDrive power-assist system for self-propelled manual wheelchairs. In a July 31 announcement, the manufacturer said the update “is now available for download via the PushTracker mobile app or the SmartDrive MX2+ wearable apps. “SmartDrive Firmware v3.3 introduces wire control detect and decreases the default power assist timeout.…
Permobil Releases SmartDrive Firmware, Software Updates
The updates can be made via the SmartDrive mobile app.
Permobil has launched updates for its SmartDrive power-assist firmware and software, now available for download via the PushTracker mobile app or the SmartDrive MX2+ wearable apps. In an April 30 announcement, Permobil said, “SmartDrive Firmware v3.2 expands the zero position for the SpeedControl Dial, resulting in a larger window for a successful and smooth stop…
Invacare Launches Alber DuoDrive Power-Assist System
The new system can control wheelchair speed on inclines and declines.
Invacare Corp. has launched the Alber e-motion DuoDrive, a power-assist system designed to provide greater flexibility and independence for manual wheelchair riders. “This durable medical device is set to redefine the mobility experience for wheelchair users globally,” Invacare said in an April 22 announcement. “Featuring technologies like Cruise Mode and Brake Assist, the e-motion DuoDrive…