Sunrise Medical introduces smart new upgrade for its powered wheelchairs
Assistive mobility solutions provider Sunrise Medical has launched a voice-activated power seating solution that lets the user adjust their powered wheelchair seating position using just their voice.
The Switch-It CTRL+5 with Voice Activation is a switch box device that plugs into the PG Drives R-Net system and can be programmed to control up to 10 separate power seating functions. I
It gives easy access to medically necessary seat adjustments for users who benefit from position changes for pressure relief, pain control, functional seat elevation for participation in MRADLs, transfers, or visual access.
The CTRL+5 comes in two versions, either with push buttons or toggle levers, and both include the new voice activation feature to provide even faster access to seating controls without ever leaving drive mode.
Designed for people who may have limited hand strength or movement due to conditions such as spinal cord injuries, MS, or muscular dystrophy, CTRL+5 has been designed to make the user’s everyday comfort simpler and faster.
The user simply says “Hello Sunrise” to activate the voice control, then “Sunrise 1” through “Sunrise 10” to move to their preset seating positions – like tilt, recline, or lift. Each command adjusts their chair exactly how they like it, completely hands-free.
The toggle option is ideal for people with limited strength, reduced fine motor skills, or coordination challenges. It allows for easier activation using broader, gross motor movements.
The button option is ideal for people who prefer a more streamlined setup and more intuitive handling.
Available on Quickie powered wheelchairs, it can also be retrofitted to an existing chair, making it the easiest way to give the use’s current setup a “smart” upgrade.
Utilizing a separate module like the CTRL+5 provides the freedom to mount it in two different locations: the arm pad (left or right) or on the back as an attendant control.
Sunrise Medical also recently introduced a “revolutionary” wheel add-on for manual wheelchairs.
