Mobvoi announced a new partnership with 'Permobil,' a global leader in rehabilitation technology, to bring 'SmartDrive PushTracker E3' technology to the 'TicWatch E3.' This technology helps manual wheelchair users learn about their health, monitor various health metrics, and stay active while using their wheelchairs. While Permobil's SmartDrive technology is now compatible with various smartwatches, such as the Apple Watch, the TicWatch E3 sets itself apart as it is the first smartwatch designed to control SmartDrive technology.
The collaborative name for the timepiece is the 'PushTrack E3,' which pays homage to the PushTracker technology as well as the TicWatch E3's name. With this smart wearable, manual wheelchair users with Permobil wheelchairs can drive, direct, and control their wheelchairs with smart, gesture-activated controls. The watch pairs with the wheelchair via Bluetooth, which then enables the ability to monitor health metrics such as heart rate, blood-oxygen level, and sleep patterns.
Image Credit: Mobvoi, Permobil
What's Driving This Trend
- Health-tracking Wearables for Manual Wheelchair Users
- This opens up an innovative opportunity for other wearable companies to collaborate with rehabilitation technology leaders and create wearable devices for individuals with disabilities.
- Gesture-activated Controls for Wheelchair Users
- This paves the way for technology companies to explore gesture-activated controls as an alternative to manual controls, making it more accessible and convenient for individuals with disabilities.
- Smartwatch Integration with Rehabilitation Technology
- This trend creates opportunities for other smartwatch manufacturers to integrate rehabilitation technology into their products and provide innovative solutions that cater to individuals with disabilities.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare Industry
- This provides healthcare providers with an innovative way to monitor and measure health metrics for manual wheelchair users.
- Wearable Technology Industry
- This opens up a new market segment for wearable technology manufacturers to create innovative solutions for individuals with disabilities.
- Rehabilitation Technology Industry
- This provides opportunities for rehabilitation technology companies to partner with wearable technology manufacturers and create cutting-edge solutions that cater to individuals with disabilities.
