With SIMO into the future of wheelchair provision

Precision you can feel: the SIMO wheelchair simulator is transforming the way active wheelchairs are adjusted – before they are built. Users can experience seat height, backrest angle and center of gravity in a realistic way. This saves time, improves provision, strengthens self-determination and sets new standards in modern assistive technology.

In brief: SIMO at a glance

precise real-time simulation of all wheelchair settings before ordering
combination of measurement technology and individual body perception for optimal adjustment
more safety, comfort and mobility for users and professionals

SIMO wheelchair simulator at the trade fair booth, with seating module for adjusting wheelchair settings

Realistic testing to find the perfect fit: The SIMO wheelchair simulator demonstrated at REHACARE 2024 how precisely wheelchairs can be adjusted. © beta-web GmbH

Simulation instead of estimation

The idea for SIMO arose from a typical provision dilemma: which wheelchair settings really fit? Especially with custom-made models, wrong decisions are irreversible. SIMO solves this problem with an immersive real-time simulation – even before the wheelchair is ordered.

SIMO enables a precise simulation of all settings of an active wheelchair. Our goal is to avoid incorrect provisions, improve quality and promote self-determination.

More participation and comfort for wheelchair users

With SIMO, users can directly experience how even the smallest changes to the configuration feel. Instead of static measuring methods or test sitting in standard models, parameters such as seat height or backrest angle are adjusted in real time. This builds trust in both the technology and the professional providing the advice.

Here you can test the best seating position for yourself and really try out what it feels like in reality – not just imagine it. With a regular wheelchair, you have to take measurements and hope it fits. Here I can test it directly.

Experience the SIMO wheelchair simulator in action at the trade fair:

Technology meets body awareness

What sets SIMO apart is the combination of precise measurement technology with subjective perception. An integrated motion analysis via camera makes it possible to objectively assess posture and mobility – while users simultaneously contribute their own body awareness. This creates a provision that is both technically accurate and individually suitable.

Greater precision and efficiency for medical supply stores and professionals

Professionals in medical supply stores, clinics and therapy practices report more satisfied customers, fewer complaints and a more efficient provision process. The simulator is already in use at over 20 facilities across Europe – from Germany to Belgium – and even in the USA and Australia.

SIMO makes professional expertise visible and tangible – in a quality that was previously not possible.

Wheelchair user before and after adjustment with the SIMO wheelchair simulator, visibly more upright sitting posture in comparison

Before and after comparison: With the SIMO wheelchair simulator, the seating position can be precisely adjusted – visibly more stability and comfort. © SIMO Europe GmbH

SIMO at REHACARE 2026

For 2026, SIMO is planning to have a booth at the trade fair again. Anyone who would like to test the simulator beforehand can already make an appointment at one of the SIMO locations: www.simo-europe.de/en

If you would like basic information about wheelchair types, costs, and how to apply, you will find a concise overview in our FAQ on wheelchairs.

Nadine Lormis smiles in to the camera; Copyright: Victoria Emanuel

Author: Nadine Lormis | REHACARE eMag

Nadine Lormis has been writing about (digital) developments in the assistive technology sector, self-determined living and inclusion for over 15 years. As editorial director of the REHACARE eMag, she is closely networked with the community of people with disabilities and chronic illnesses – both professionally and personally.

Originally published on: August 18, 2025
Last updated on: March 03, 2026