Intelligent passage: help with doorways and tight turns
A closer look at assisted movement, and what to try in the spaces you use every day.
Read moreLIFE OPENS UPFind what works
Find what works
for your everyday.
Explore the features that could make everyday journeys a little easier, with practical guides to help you choose.
Smart featuresIntelligent assistanceAt homeIndoor mobilityFurther afieldTravel & transportYour fitSeating & comfortOutsideOutdoor mobilityLift & goLifting & folding
EVERYDAY POSSIBILITIES
Explore smart featuresA little help along the way.
Getting through a doorway, looking behind you or letting someone know you need help. Explore how assistance can fit into your day.
SOS alerts: staying connected when you need help
How does an alert reach someone you trust? A few useful things to understand before choosing a chair.
Read moreSOS and smart features: questions for your demonstration
Take a few everyday situations and useful questions along when you try a chair.
Read moreFeatures vary by model and country. Each guide explains what to look for and what to ask.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Explore all powerchairsGet to know your options.
Start with the features that interest you, then look at how each chair might fit your routine. These are starting points, not a best-buy ranking.
POWERCHAIR · MODEL DETAILS
RobooterExplore this chair
E80
A carbon-fibre design with a 16.2 kg weight without battery.
Mobile app / wireless remoteRemote control
Personalised driving settingsControl features
POWERCHAIR · MODEL DETAILS
Golden TechnologiesExplore this chair
Golden Ally Sport
A folding powerchair. Seat width: 16". Turning radius: 30.00".
40 Amp RemoteControl features
63.5 cmOverall width
POWERCHAIR · MODEL DETAILS
Golden TechnologiesExplore this chair
Golden Ally
A folding powerchair. Seat width: 17". Turning radius: 28.5".
40 Amp RemoteControl features
62.2 cmOverall width
POWERCHAIR · MODEL DETAILS
OrionStarExplore this chair
CMG
A carbon-fibre folding chair, designed around everyday independence.
62 cmOverall width
136 kgUser capacity
Published specifications · Weight definitions differ between models · Local configurations may vary How we compare
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Different chairs.
Your priorities.
See how the features, controls and dimensions compare, with the details together in one place.
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Brand profiles, model details and the questions worth asking.
THE EVERYDAY EDIT
Visit the knowledge libraryGood advice goes a long way.
Cameras, LiDAR and turning assistance, explained.
Understand what each feature is intended to do, and what to ask before relying on it.
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Used Power Wheelchair Buying Checklist: Battery, Controller, and Seats
Yes, buying a used power wheelchair can save you real money — but the deal lives or dies on three checks: the battery under load, the controller and joystick in real driving, and the power seating functions. A battery that looks fine parked can fail under load, so the only test that counts is a full-duration test drive.
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Portable Threshold Ramps: Which One Fits Your Doorway?
The smallest barriers cause the most daily friction: the lip at your front door, the step into the conservatory, the raised threshold at the patio doors. A portable threshold ramp turns those bumps into a smooth roll-through, with no drilling, no builders, and no permanent change to your home. But thresholds come in different heights and shapes, and a ramp that is perfect for a small door lip will be dangerously steep on a taller step. This guide explains what threshold ramps solve, compares the three main types, shows how to measure your doorway in three steps, and covers the safety limits, including when a portable ramp is not enough and it is time to ask for a proper assessment.
Read the guideReal accounts. Individual perspectives.
View all user stories →Explore publicly attributed accounts of choosing a chair, everyday life and travel, with links to the original authors.
Emma: a good ride still has to fit the home
Emma reports enjoying the M3’s turning, suspension and seating options, but found its minimum seat height too high for her desk, table and sink. She also describes a tighter fit in her vehicle. The article says Permobil invited her to trial the chair for several months.
John: reflecting on a year of accessible travel
John Morris looks back on ten trips from a year in which he reports visiting twelve countries. His account puts destinations, participation and personal priorities at the centre of travelling with a wheelchair.
Lizzie: festival access and hotel access were different
Lizzie Tench describes enjoying Primavera Sound with her partner, who also uses a wheelchair. She praises the festival’s mostly hard surfaces, but reports difficulties with the lift and shower at their centrally located hotel. She also describes allowing extra time for airport transfers.
LET’S MAKE THINGS CLEARERQuestions you
Questions you
might be asking.
A few useful answers to help
you take the next step.
Ask how an alert is triggered, who receives it, which connection it needs and how delivery is confirmed. An SOS label alone does not establish a monitored emergency service.
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