munevo and Permobil partner for smart wheelchair control solutions

06/08/2025

Assistive tech company munevo and wheelchair specialist Permobil are partnering to combine smartglass-based wheelchair control with tailored power chair systems. Their shared goal: improving mobility, independence and participation in everyday life for people living with ALS, MS, high spinal cord injuries, and similar conditions.

The German company munevo, known for its head-motion-based smartglass control system munevo DRIVE, has entered an exclusive partnership with Permobil, a global leader in high-quality, customized power wheelchairs. The collaboration aims to improve everyday mobility.

Through this partnership, the two companies offer a combination of intuitive, hands-free wheelchair control and clinically supported, user-adapted mobility systems.

How munevo DRIVE works

Person in a power wheelchair wearing smartglasses and steering the chair using head movements

Smartglasses in action: munevo DRIVE enables hands-free control of Permobil power wheelchairs via head movements – combining intuitive steering with medically tailored mobility. © munevo GmbH

munevo DRIVE allows users to steer power wheelchairs by performing small head movements detected by smartglasses. This intuitive, hands-free approach enables users to:

Control direction and speed

Adjust seating positions

Navigate daily routines with less physical strain

The system is designed for individuals with limited upper-body mobility, such as those living with ALS or spinal cord injuries.

Seamless integration with Permobil Power Platform

The smartglass solution has been successfully tested and is fully compatible with the Permobil Power Platform. This means users benefit from:

Intuitive steering with munevo DRIVE

High-performance wheelchair functionality

Easy integration into existing care and mobility routines

A shared goal

"At munevo, our mission is to improve the independence and freedom of people with mobility impairments through innovative solutions. The partnership with Permobil allows us to make our technology accessible to an even broader audience," says Claudiu Hidas, CEO of munevo.

Permobil also underlines the shared vision: "We are excited to partner with munevo, a leading company in the field of alternative drive control. Together, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in mobility solutions, providing people with the tools they need to strengthen their independence and improve their daily lives."

International availability

The exclusive partnership covers France, Italy, and Switzerland. In Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands, the companies collaborate under non-exclusive agreements, ensuring widespread access to this combined solution.

REHACARE.com; Source: munevo GmbH