LEBANON, Tenn., (September 3, 2020)—When it comes to understanding the needs of end users, and providing products and technology that meet those needs, Permobil continues to lead the way. Six products were recently recognize by Mobility Management: the new Explorer Mini, expanded MyPermobil app, SmartDrive power assist with the PushTracker E2 and SwitchControl, and the F5 Corpus VS.
“We are especially pleased to be recognized for the Explorer Mini that was launched earlier this year at ISS,” says Chuck Witkowski, president of Permobil Americas. “This innovative mobility solution for toddlers enables them to independently explore and engage with their world at an age when mobility truly develops.”
The Mobility Product Awards honor exceptional product and technology development. “Complex rehab and mobility manufacturers and service providers continue to innovate, design and bring impressive new products to market despite a number of challenges,” says Laurie Watanabe, Mobility Management executive editor. “We’re honored to congratulate this 2020 class of Mobility Product Award winners that will surely facilitate mobility, function and independence for many people with disabilities.”
The following Permobil products were named as Mobility Product Awards winners for 2020:
- MyPermobil app (Accessories, Wheelchair)
- MyPermobil app (Electronics, Power Wheelchair)
- F5 Corpus VS (Positioning: Standing Wheelchairs)
- SmartDrive PushTracker E2 with SwitchControl (Power-Assist Systems)
- F5 Corpus VS (Wheelchairs, Power: Group 4 [All Types])
- Explorer Mini (Wheelchairs, Power: Group 5 [Pediatric, All Types])
An independent panel of judges comprised of experienced Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs) and clinicians who work with a range of seating, accessibility and wheeled mobility users selected the top entries in each category.
“Along with the new additions, we are so proud of our flagship chair of the Permobil line, the F5 Corpus VS,” explains Todd Walling, senior vice president of sales. “It is the culmination of 43 years of manufacturing standing power wheelchairs and took top honors in two categories.”
With so many thousands of products, this year’s competition doubled its number of categories from 11 to 23. Mobility Product Awards winners will be featured in the August-September issue of Mobility Management magazine, as well as on the Mobility Management website.
