Quickie Xtender Manual Power Assist Wheelchair System
The Quickie Xtender by Sunrise Medical bridges the gap between manual and power mobility, allowing users to keep the look, control, and lightweight functionality of a manual wheelchair while enjoying an motorized boost. Developed in collaboration with Yamaha, this innovative power-assist system replaces standard rear wheels with high-efficiency motorized wheels. Every push on the handrim is instantly detected and amplified by a factor of up to four, reducing overall physical energy expenditure by up to 45%.
Designed to protect the user's upper body from long-term repetitive strain injuries, the Xtender excels across challenging surfaces like steep ramps, plush carpets, and uneven terrain. Featuring smart internal synchronization, the dual wheel units talk to each other in real time to compensate for uneven arm strength and keep the chair tracking perfectly straight. When it is time to travel, the quick-release wheels detach in seconds, letting you fold and transport the chair exactly like a standard manual frame.
Key Features
Proportional Force Multiplier: Seamlessly quadruples the power applied to the handrims, expanding mobility range while reducing stress on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders.
Automatic Wheel Synchronization: Left and right motors communicate continuously to maintain smooth, straight tracking, which is highly beneficial for users with one-sided weakness or hemiplegia.
Zero-Programming Slope Control: Built-in Rollback Prevention keeps the wheelchair from slipping backward on inclines, while Downhill Speed Control acts as an automatic brake for a smooth, regulated descent.
Quick-Release Portability: Motorized wheel hubs feature an easy-release axle design, allowing the entire assembly to be detached instantly for effortless vehicle loading.
Flexible Programming Modes: Available in distinct configurations (including Single, Bi-Mode, and Sport) to adjust power output ratios, coasting distances, and sensitivity based on personal environments.