2025/03/01
Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce the launch of the Red Dot award winning Empulse® R90® push assist device. This sleek, simple, and smart push device powers manual wheelchairs with ease, allowing riders to go longer distances, receive assistance up ramps, preserve energy, and prevent shoulder strain.
The R90 has numerous unique features that truly benefit riders of manual wheelchairs. The R90 sits discreetly below the seat, thus maintaining the chair’s original size and turning circle. This means you can maneuver forward, backward, and 360 degrees with minimal drag or hang-up.
The patent-pending V-LOCK™ is a tapered latch that securely docks the R90 to the receiver on the chair. Combined with the ergonomic, easy-grasp handle, upright orientation, and rolling tire, the R90 can be attached easily and securely. For some, this can be done while seated in their chair. When the R90 is not needed, raise the wheel for zero rolling resistance with the patent-pending wheel up function. Even though the R90 is easy to remove entirely, it’s even easier to just raise the wheel with the push of a button and keep it on your chair all day.
The wireless Control Box links seamlessly to the R90 with a reliable Bluetooth® connection. The push-button propulsion allows you to start and control your speed easily. Designed for safety and ease of use, the Control Box with its ergonomic push buttons can be mounted on your frame tube anywhere convenient to you. “All these features make the R90 easy to use, but the real highlight is its versatility,” said Bernd Krebs, Chief Technology Officer at Sunrise Medical. “Our users enjoyed the great maneuverability, compactness, and range, as well as the wheel up function.”
The removable battery makes the R90 lighter to carry and provides the ability to swap out to go even further – up to 31.4 km (19.5 miles) with the extended battery! The standard battery meets current regulations to be carried on a plane* and has a range of up to 15.7 km (9.8 miles).
The Sunrise Intelligence App allows you to select the performance profile that best suits your environment, whether you are indoors or outside. The preset Drive Profiles are tailored for specific environments for speed, torque, and slope thresholds. The app also shows battery charge, so you always know when you need to recharge.
“With the launch of the R90, Sunrise Medical now has numerous Empulse power assist devices for riders of manual wheelchairs – pull devices, caregiver assist devices, and now a discreet push device,” said Thomas Babacan, President, and CEO of Sunrise Medical. “The R90 is sleek, easy to use, and a reliable source of power for many riders.”
* Individual airlines have different requirements relative to transport of products with Li-Ion batteries. Prior to arranging any air travel with the wheelchair, please confirm with your airline or carrier that they accept battery-powered vehicles under UN classification: UN3171. Please refer to the owner’s manual for further details.
About Sunrise Medical: Committed to improving people’s lives, Sunrise Medical is a world leader in design, manufacturing and distribution of innovative, high-quality assistive mobility products and services. Distributed in more than 130 countries under its own 17 proprietary brands, the key products include manual and power wheelchairs, power assist products, motorized scooters, seating & positioning systems, and daily living aids. Operating in 23 countries, Sunrise Medical Group is headquartered in Malsch, Germany, and employs over 2,600 associates worldwide.