Empulse R20 Caregiver Power-Assist Device

The Empulse R20 by Sunrise Medical is a lightweight, innovative power-assist device specifically designed to alleviate the physical strain placed on caregivers. Weighing just under 10 pounds, this compact add-on motorized wheel attaches underneath most manual wheelchairs, transforming them into a caregiver-propelled power system. It delivers a reliable motorized boost that helps attendants conquer steep ramps, long inclines, and outdoor terrain without exhaustion or shoulder stress.

What sets the Empulse R20 apart is its unique, highly practical engineering. It is the only caregiver power pack on the market that allows a manual wheelchair to be fully folded for transport while the device remains attached. When power assistance is not required, the system features a built-in "free-run" mode, lifting the drive wheel slightly or leaving zero resistance so the user or caregiver can self-propel entirely as normal.

Key Features

• True Caregiver Relief: Minimizes physical pushing energy, allowing attendants to safely guide passengers up hills, over thick carpeting, and down steep slopes with complete control.

• Industry-First Folding Mobility: Unique architecture allows the manual wheelchair to fold completely flat without requiring the power pack to be uninstalled first.

• Tool-Free Click-Fix Docking: Installs in seconds using an ultra-low-profile docking pin frame system; once the base brackets are set, the motor clicks on and off instantly without tools.

• Simple Handlebar Controls: Features an ergonomic, adjustable control unit that mounts directly to the wheelchair push handle, featuring an intuitive one-button power toggle and clear battery indicator.

• No Self-Propelling Drag: The free-run configuration ensures that when the motor is turned off, it creates zero rolling resistance or interference with normal manual operation.