Mobility is personal: Assistive devices for different mobility needs

The right mobility aid is the one that helps people get around in the way that best suits their lives. Factors such as transportation, travel, and the types of terrain they encounter can all influence which solution is the best fit. That's why it's important to start by considering your own mobility needs when choosing a mobility aid.

For people who want to stay as active as possible, a handbike can be an excellent mobility solution. It allows users to cover longer distances independently while making the most of their upper-body strength.

At REHACARE, Stricker will officially present the Smart Free, its first chainless handbike. Instead of using a conventional drivetrain with a chain and derailleur, the system relies on bike-by-wire technology. As users pedal, a generator produces electricity that powers a hub motor. This eliminates components such as the chain and derailleur, which can become dirty or require adjustment.

Pedaling resistance and motor assistance can also be adjusted independently, allowing the riding experience to be tailored to different mobility needs and individual abilities. Its low-maintenance design may be especially appealing to people who want to minimize technical complexity or have previously been hesitant to use an active handbike. Eliminating the chain also creates more space around the entry and leg area, while the compact, foldable design makes transportation and travel easier.

With the Smart Free, Stricker takes a deliberately different approach, expanding its portfolio with a handbike designed from the ground up for compactness and everyday practicality.

When choosing a mobility aid, stability is just as important as individual needs. With the scuddy Premium QUAD, the German manufacturer offers a foldable four-wheeled electric mobility vehicle that can be adapted to a wide range of requirements and used in everyday life, during leisure activities, or while traveling. Because the vehicles are developed and manufactured in-house, they can also be customized to suit individual needs and different areas of use.

The idea for the Premium QUAD grew out of conversations with people who wanted the added stability of a four-wheeled vehicle without sacrificing flexibility.

While the original concept was developed primarily for people with chronic conditions, Tim Ascheberg, Managing Director of scuddy, says the Premium QUAD is now used by people with a wide range of mobility impairments, as well as by anyone looking for greater stability and confidence when getting around.

Finding the right support for everyday life often starts with trying different solutions. At REHACARE, visitors can compare a wide range of mobility aids, test them firsthand, and speak directly with manufacturers – from handbikes and walkers to many other solutions for everyday life, leisure, and travel. This makes it easier to find the mobility aid that best matches individual needs.

Published on: July 27, 2026