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Vigo Head Drive
C4-030
Sunrise Medical
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Mårkærvej 5-9
2630 Tåstrup info@sunrisemedical.dk
Productcategori
Mobility and transport
The SwitchIt Vigo Head Drive (from Nowtech and Sunrise Medical) is a wireless, proportional head control that allows drivers to control their power wheelchairs and other devices with subtle, proportional, and intuitive head movements. The proportional head control is designed specifically for use on power wheelchairs. The Vigo is an option for drivers who would normally utilize a head array, sip-n-puff, chin control, or other alternative drive controls.
The sleek design of the wireless headset is unobtrusive and discreet allowing for better social interaction while driving the power wheelchair. The driver has an unobstructed field of view and friends can make eye contact and see facial expressions.
Novelty Value
In what way is the product innovative?
Intuitive and proportional head drive headcontrolled driving; tilt your head forward and you drive forward, tilt it back and you reverse (It can also be used as a headcontrolled mouse). Incredibly easy to use (and learn to use) instinctive and ultra-fast learning
Wireless and discreet in its design - you have an unobstructed field of vision, which enables better social interaction and safe driving.
Target Group and Product Utility
What user group is the product intended for and what benefit can the user get from the product?
“Users of the device are power wheelchair users who have difficulty using standard wheelchair input/ control devices.”
For users:
- with limited or no hand functionality
- living with tetraplegia, tetraparesis, spinal injury, progressive diseases (SM, ALS), muscular dystrophy
- looking for alternatives to chin joysticks or head arrays
- wishing to regain independent control of their computers and device
The Vigo helps the user drive his power wheelchair and control other devices by means of head movements, thus providing an aid in terms of mobility and in social and work contexts. In what way does the product support the user’s opportunity for participation and independence?
Wireless and discrete in its design - you have an unobstructed field of vision, which enables better social interaction and safe driving.
14 hours battery capacity - and you can charge it while driving, so you can be on the move longer and go where you want to go, if your electric wheelchair’s battery also allows it. (Increased participation and independence).
Can also be used as a head-controlled mouse - Increased independence, perfect in your work life and in social (and virtual) contexts and interactions.
Incredibly easy to use (and learn to use), as easy as tilting your head - instinctive and ultra-fast learning )increased independence and participation opportunities.
Can be adapted down to the smallest detail to suit the user’s needs over time.
To which part of the market is the product addressed? Public.
Does the product reach a broad target group?
Narrow Target group
Note target groups:
“Users of the device are power wheelchair users who have difficulty using standard wheelchair input/ control devices.”
For users:
- with limited or no hand functionality
- living with tetraplegia, tetraparesis, spinal injury, progressive diseases (SM, ALS), muscular dystrophy
- looking for alternatives to chin joysticks or head arrays
- wishing to regain independent control of their computers and device.
Special Advantages
What special qualities does the product have in relation to:
• Design • Flexibility • Mobility • Customization options and accessories • Operation, handling • Daily maintenance
Design - discrete and adjustable, proportional, and intuitive head control/Head drive (Wireless, Weight 37 g, like a headsetcustomizable down to the smallest detail via apps). Can also be used as a head-mouse.
Flexibility Many customization options (in software/app) adjustable over time to the user´s specific and changing needs, wireless.
Mobility - helps control your electric wheelchair.
Customization options and accessories customizations (in the software) down to the smallest detail and location of contact pad position (The product is an accessory in itself,)
Daily maintenance - charging.
Operation and handling easy to apply and supereasy to (learn how to) use.
GDPR - YES.
Product development
Has there been collaboration with the target groups in the development phase?
Yes - the development of the product started at a Complex Rehabilitation Centre.
Have you considered the UN’s global goals in the product development and which ones?
Yes to help disabled people (independence, health and well-being, equality and integrating disabled people into the labor market).
Price and Services
What is the price of the product?
Dkr. 31.250 incl. vat
Is there a service scheme attached? No.
Are updates included? No.
Is there a subscription scheme attached? No
Are there purchase options? Yes
