Any non-standard control that is ordered or set up to be another option for driving a power chair is considered an alternative drive control.
Drive controls in general are categorised into two different functionalities:
Non-Proportional (Switch) are drive controls that are activated by switches or sensors and drive without a progressive increment from an OFF to an ON state. Some non-proportional drive controls, like the Stealth i-Drive, behave as a semi-proportional control, allowing for a better learning curve and more confidence during the users driving experience. Semi-Proportional drives allow the change of sensor state, or driving function activation, in a more progressive and smooth increment.
Proportional drive controls are more commonly used in a joystick where the driving functions (Left, Right, Forward, and Reverse) are dependent upon the amount of pressure, or force, applied to the control. Individuals with very limited motor skills are able to maintain a level of independence. Joysticks are classified by their pounds/grams of force or newton’s units of pressure; the smaller the amount of pressure required the less force the individual has to exert to operate the mobility base or any other function that has been programmed in the power chair interface.
Q-Logic Enhanced Display
An optional screen for use with specialty drive controls, providing clear system data at a glance
iAccess
An innovative and versatile control module for Quantum powerchairs, designed to expand the functionality of the Q-Logic 3 control system
Scoot Control
A wheelchair control used by the attendant or caregiver to control the electric wheelchair
Semi-Proportional
I‑Drive® Alternative Drive Control System
i‑Drive® Head Arrays
i‑Drive® Trays
i-Drive Trays can provide Capacitive or Fibre Optic Proximity Sensors with Gatlin Mounting only.
i‑Drive® Sip & Puff
The Sip & Puff option for i-Drive incorporates a wand that allows the use of breath for input control
i‑Drive® Precision Proportional Joysticks
Specially designed to work with the i-Drive system and can be easily configured with APS (Advanced Programming Software)
Proportional
Proportional Drive Control System
mo‑vis™ Micro Joystick
Small, ergonomic design was developed for easy use for those with poor or weak muscular power or restricted movement
mo‑vis™ Multi Joystick
Designed for those users with limited muscular power such as ALS or MS. It requires slightly more force than the Micro Joystick but is still ultra sensitive
Stealth Precision Mini Proportional Joystick
One of the most precise, robust, and multi-axis proportional controllers available for use on a power wheelchair
Stealth Mushroom
A unique mechanical and tactile configuration which appears to amplify minimal force and ROM, and provides a valid option for good hand control
mo‑vis™ All Round Joystick
The All-Round Joystick is a compact version of the standard electronic wheelchair joystick. Comes with two activation force versions
mo‑vis™ Heavy Duty Joystick
The All-Round Heavy Duty Joystick is a large, extremely durable joystick. Can serve as a hand or foot-operated joystick. Developed for users with excessive force