R82

What R82 does

R82 is a pediatric assistive device brand operating as a specialized sub-brand within Etac AB, a privately held Swedish developer of ergonomic assistive devices and patient handling equipment. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in the United States at 5201 Woodward Dr, Stevens Point, WI (with firmographic data also listing Matthews, NC), R82 focuses exclusively on mobility, positioning, and daily-living aids for children and young people with disabilities. Its product portfolio is organized around five core lines: wheelchairs and seating, standing frames, walking aids, bathroom (toilet and bath) aids, and transportation solutions, supplemented by a supporting accessories line. Products are designed with input from therapists, caregivers, and end users to address child-specific ergonomics, safety, and caregiver handling needs, positioning R82 in a narrow pediatric niche that broader assistive device manufacturers do not fully cover.

The underlying technology is mechanical and ergonomic rather than digital: lightweight frames, modular seating, positioning supports, and securement systems engineered for small bodies and clinical use cases such as standing therapy, gait training, and safe transport. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are capital equipment sold through quote-based transactions, typically funded by insurance, healthcare systems, or government programs.

R82 generates revenue through one-time sales of these assistive devices via Etac's authorized dealer network, which spans 13+ countries across North America, Europe, Scandinavia, and Oceania. The go-to-market is B2B, combining channel-partner distribution (dealers who handle sales, fitting, and servicing) with enterprise-style account management for larger institutional buyers. With 51–100 employees, no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no recent leadership changes, R82 operates as a mature, stable commercial unit whose growth is tied to Etac's broader platform investments in clinical education (e-learning, case stories, product guides) and trade-show presence (e.g., Rehacare 2024).

Name

R82

Legal name

R82

Website

https://r82.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

R82 is a pediatric assistive device brand under Sweden-based Etac, producing wheelchairs, seating, standing frames, walking aids, bathroom aids, and transportation solutions for children and young people with disabilities, distributed globally through Etac's authorized dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobility, Positioning & Seating for School Access (Educational Use) (EDAKAIAG), Physical Disabilities & Mobility Support Childcare (HSAAAIAD)

Keywords

• Pediatric assistive devices
• Mobility aids
• Special needs equipment
• Pediatric wheelchairs
• Standing frames

Headquarters

HQ city

Gedved

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Assistive Device Sales: R82 generates revenue through the sale of pediatric assistive devices including wheelchairs, standing frames, walking aids, bathroom aids, and transportation equipment. These are capital equipment purchases typically made through dealers, healthcare providers, and institutional buyers. Products are distributed B2B through the Etac dealer network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R82 manufactures and sells pediatric assistive devices for children with special needs, including wheelchairs and seating systems, standing frames, walking aids, bathroom aids, and transportation solutions. The products are designed to provide mobility, positioning support, and independence for children with disabilities while improving caregiver ergonomics and safety. R82 operates as a product brand under Etac, distributed through an authorized dealer network across multiple countries.

Product overview

R82 is a pediatric assistive device brand under Etac, offering innovative solutions adapted to the needs of individuals and caregivers. The product portfolio is organized as a multi-category platform consisting of five core product lines: Wheelchairs & Seating (comfortable pediatric seating solutions), Pediatric Standing Frames (safe standing supports for physical and mental well-being), Pediatric Walking Aids (lightweight and robust mobility aids), Pediatric Bathroom Aids (mobile toilet and bath chairs promoting independence), and Transportation Solutions (safe transport solutions for children with special needs). These core products are complemented by a range of accessories. R82 positions itself as a specialist in pediatric assistive technology, differentiated by its focus on child-specific design and caregiver ergonomics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• R82: Innovative paediatric solutions adapted to the needs of the individual and the caregiver, providing support and promoting participation in daily activities.

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ki MobilityminorOthersKi Mobility is listed as an 'Associated website' under the Etac/R82 family of sites, suggesting a related entity within the assistive device industry but without explicit partnership details confirmed.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Leckey: Leckey (now part of Etac) is a pediatric specialist in postural support equipment, including standing frames, seating, and walking aids. Direct peer in the pediatric special needs segment, with a particularly strong overlap in standing and seating products.
• Convaid: Convaid is a sister brand under Etac specializing in pediatric wheelchairs, special needs strollers, and transport chairs. Directly comparable as both target the pediatric mobility and special needs segment with overlapping product categories (seating, transport).
• Ormesa: Ormesa is an Italian manufacturer of pediatric and adult rehabilitation aids including standing frames, walking aids, seating, and buggies. Direct peer with comparable pediatric focus and product categories, competing in European and global markets.
• Ki Mobility: Ki Mobility is also part of the Etac portfolio and is listed as an 'Associated website' alongside R82. Manufactures ultra-lightweight manual wheelchairs for both adults and pediatrics, overlapping with R82's wheelchair & seating line in target customer and channel.
• Thomashilfen: Thomashilfen is a German manufacturer of pediatric rehabilitation equipment including seating systems, standing aids, walking aids, and therapeutic devices. Direct peer in the pediatric assistive technology niche, with very similar product categories and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• Permobil: Permobil is a global leader in power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, and seating & positioning solutions, including pediatric offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the mobility and seating category with a wider product portfolio, but serving both adult and pediatric populations.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss is a large global manufacturer and distributor of DME including wheelchairs, walking aids, bathroom safety, and patient handling. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping categories (mobility, bathroom aids, walking aids) but with a much wider, adult-focused portfolio.
• Sunrise Medical: Sunrise Medical manufactures manual and power wheelchairs, seating, and mobility aids under brands including Quickie, Zippie (pediatric), and JAY. Direct overlap with R82 in pediatric wheelchairs and seating, but Sunrise operates at materially greater scale and product breadth.
• Ottobock: Ottobock is a global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation products, including pediatric mobility solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the orthopedic and mobility DME space with overlapping customer segments (hospitals, rehab centers, patients).
• Invacare: Invacare manufactures and distributes wheelchairs, seating, and home medical equipment globally. Comparable as a broad DME incumbent with overlapping product categories (manual wheelchairs, seating, mobility aids), though Invacare's portfolio is largely adult-focused.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/r82inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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