Name

mo-vis

Legal name

mo-vis bv

Website

https://mo-vis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Wheelchair Input Devices / Assistive Technology Hardware

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Wheelchair input devices
• Proportional joystick controls
• Assistive technology hardware
• Power wheelchair accessories
• Medical device controls

Headquarters

HQ city

Deinze

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: mo-vis generates revenue through the sale of specialized input devices and control systems for electric wheelchairs, including joysticks, switches, mounting systems, and accessories. Products are sold through a dealer network globally with different versions for various wheelchair electronics systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

mo-vis develops, produces, and commercializes special input devices and their accessories for users of electric wheelchairs worldwide. The portfolio covers proportional joysticks at multiple sensitivity levels, proportional head and foot controls, switches and input control systems, motorized and manual mounting arms, and complementary wheelchair accessories such as the Hand Warmer. Products are released in compatibility variants for all major wheelchair electronics platforms (R-net, LiNX, DX, Q-Logic, Omni, Ottobock) and are configured via USB/USB-C configurator software.

Product overview

mo-vis develops, produces and commercializes special input devices and accessories for electric wheelchair users worldwide. The product portfolio consists of Special Controls (proportional joysticks ranging from ultra-sensitive Micro Joystick at 8gr to Heavy Duty Joystick for users with excessive force, plus Foot Control and Head Control), Input Control Systems (Twister switches, Twister Pro, Multi Switch), Wheelchair Accessories (Hand Warmer, USB Charger, Power Supply), Mounting Systems (motorized Multi Swing 2G, Manual Swing 2G, Chin Control Harness, and Q2M modular mounting tools), Other Assistive Devices (HID Joystick), and Configurator Software for device programming. Products are designed to integrate with multiple wheelchair electronics platforms including R-net, LiNX, DX, and Q-Logic systems, offering solutions for users with varying levels of motor disabilities from minimal finger strength to severe spasticity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro Joystick Ultra-sensitive proportional wheelchair joystick with ca. 8 gr operating force and 3.3 mm movement, controllable by finger, chin, tongue, or lip. Released in Omni, R-net and LiNX versions plus a 5 gr adapted variant for users with very limited muscle strength.
• Multi Joystick Small multifunctional proportional joystick requiring ca. 50 gr force and 8 mm throw, controllable by finger, chin, lip, or other body parts. Compact housing with 2 jack inputs for switches; available in Omni, R-net and LiNX versions.
• All-round Joystick (Light) Compact version of a standard power-wheelchair joystick module available in standard (250 gr / 20 mm) and Light (120 gr / 7 mm) variants, usable as standard, chin, or attendant joystick with optional Satellite Twister inserts.
• Heavy Duty Joystick Large-format, extremely durable proportional joystick for users with increased force or spasticity, requiring 40 mm throw and ca. 650 gr force. Functions as hand or foot operated joystick and includes 2 jack inputs for switch control.
• Foot Control Low-profile proportional control that converts foot movements into steering and wheelchair operation for users who control their chair with their foot. Features a USB-C connection for configuration and is available in Omni and LiNX versions.
• Head Control (Omni Proportional & Omni Switched) Proportional head control with 3 force-sensing driving pads (1 central, 2 lateral) for adult and pediatric power-wheelchair users with limited extremity control but good head control. Waterproof, supports both proportional and switched driving modes, and is programmable via on-board configurator for veering, overload force detection, and related safety features.
• Twister Small switch requiring only 30 gr activation force with 18 mm activation surface. Available in 5 models (Basic, Button, on Bended Tube, Satellite, Gooseneck) and 5 colors, with a 3.5 mm mono jack plug for connection to wheelchairs or AAC devices.
• Twister Pro Medium-force switch requiring 75 gr activation force with 36 mm activation surface. Functions as a safety button for R-net or LiNX systems with auditory and tactile feedback; available in 3 colors with 300 mm or 1500 mm cable options.
• Multi Switch Switch interface that controls up to 4 outputs from a single input, accepting any mechanical switch or proximity sensor. Supports scanning modes for users with limited motor function; the proximity-sensor option requires no force or clicking.
• Hand Warmer 24V air heater powered by the wheelchair battery that recycles air to maintain hand warmth and finger flexibility. Adjustable temperature and fan speed via mini-USB connection and Configurator Software; compatible with dome accessories for heat retention.
• USB Charger USB charging device for power wheelchairs that lets users charge phones, tablets and similar devices from the wheelchair's power supply.
• Power Supply Power-supply accessory designed for use with mo-vis wheelchair-mounted input devices and accessories.
• Multi Swing 2G Motorized mounting arm for electric wheelchairs that swings devices away at the press of a button and is configurable via USB-C. Operates on 24V, has 1 input and 2 output jacks for switches, and can swing in multiple directions.
• Manual Swing 2G Versatile manual arm for mounting input devices on electric wheelchairs. Devices can be positioned for driving and moved manually, with a maximum 1 kg load at 55 cm reach and multi-directional swing-away.
• Chin Control Harness Harness for mechanical mounting of a joystick on the user's chest for chin-controlled driving of an electric wheelchair. Features adjustable straps and a bendable aluminum interior for custom fit; the joystick can be removed and parked when not in use.
• Quick-to-mount Tools (Q2M) Modular building system for mounting mo-vis devices on power wheelchairs, including clamps, rods, dogbones, mounting bases and the Quick Swing swing-away system. Made of durable metal in a black design for customized device positioning.
• HID Joystick Human Interface Device (HID) joystick for controlling devices other than wheelchairs — computers, tablets, smartphones — via USB. Provides alternative input for environmental controls and communication devices.
• Configurator Software Software for programming and configuring mo-vis input devices and accessories, adjusting parameters such as Road Compensation, tilt setting, veering, overload force detection, and power levels. Connects to devices via mini-USB or USB-C and is shipped as a standalone tool for dealers and clinical users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show about 10% of power wheelchair users need individualized adaptations to their control system for daily activities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MD Duchenne Team (Germany)minorOthersGerman organization supporting people with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Customer Hendrik is part of this team, illustrating how mo-vis products serve specialized patient communities.
• Oxford Centre for Enablement (UK)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerClinical assessment center where Customer Ben tested the ultra-sensitive Micro Joystick (5gr adapted) with assistance from Clinical Technologist Said Akbar. The center uses mo-vis products for driving assessments.
• Sports Club Motor Mickten (Germany)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPowerchair Football club that helped customer Torsten obtain appropriate assistive equipment for sports performance, including Strikeforce wheelchair.
• Curtiss-Wright (R-net, Omni)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor wheelchair electronics manufacturer. mo-vis products are available in R-net and Omni versions for compatibility with Curtiss-Wright control systems used in many power wheelchairs.
• Dynamic Controls (LiNX, DX)coreTechnology or IntegrationWheelchair electronics manufacturer. mo-vis offers LiNX and DX compatible versions of joysticks and controls for Dynamic Controls systems.
• Curtis Instruments (Q-Logic)coreTechnology or IntegrationWheelchair electronics manufacturer. mo-vis Omni joysticks with SUB D9 connector compatible with Curtis Q-Logic systems, optionally with Specialty Control Interface Module.
• OttobockcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor assistive technology company. mo-vis offers Omni-Otto Bock interface (P002-37) for compatibility with Ottobock wheelchairs that have their own Curtis electronics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Permobil: Permobil is a leading power wheelchair manufacturer that increasingly supplies integrated alternative drive controls alongside its chairs. Broad incumbent that competes for the same end-user prescriptions and dealer relationships as mo-vis through vertically integrated offerings.
• PG Drives Technology (Curtiss-Wright): PG Drives Technology, part of Curtiss-Wright, makes the R-net and Omni wheelchair electronics that mo-vis integrates with. It is a broad incumbent because it controls the underlying drive electronics protocol but also competes in specialty controls through partner and proprietary offerings to rehab OEMs.
• Ottobock: Ottobock is a global assistive technology manufacturer with its own power wheelchairs, seating, and input controls. Broad incumbent because its portfolio overlaps with mo-vis on specialty wheelchair input devices and a partner-channel relationship, but at vastly larger scale and broader product breadth.
• Sunrise Medical: Sunrise Medical manufactures Quickie and other power wheelchairs and operates the Switch-It specialty controls brand. Broad incumbent because its control brand competes head-to-head with mo-vis while its wheelchair volume creates distribution leverage over dealers.
• Dynamic Controls: Dynamic Controls designs LiNX and DX wheelchair control systems used in many rehab power chairs. Broad incumbent comparable to mo-vis because its electronics ecosystem defines the integration envelope for specialty input makers while competing indirectly for similar input functionality.

Emerging players

• Tobii Dynavox: Tobii Dynavox specializes in eye-tracking and AAC assistive communication technology for users with severe motor limitations. Emerging player with partial overlap because many of the same neuromuscular conditions mo-vis serves (ALS, SMA, CP) eventually require AAC, and Tobii competes for the high-severity end of mo-vis's user spectrum.
• AbleNet: AbleNet produces assistive switches, AAC devices, and computer-access solutions for people with disabilities. Emerging player because its switch portfolio overlaps with mo-vis's Twister/Multi Switch lines for AAC and environmental controls, even though it does not specialize in power wheelchair drive inputs.

Direct peers

• Switch-It (Sunrise Medical): Switch-It is Sunrise Medical's specialty controls brand for power wheelchairs, offering alternative drive controls and switches. Comparable because it targets the exact same set of users needing non-standard joystick or switch inputs that complement its parent's wheelchair range.
• Adaptive Switch Laboratories (ASL): ASL specializes in made-to-order electromechanical switches, joystick modifications, and drive controls for people with disabilities. Comparable because they occupy the same niche of custom low-force, heavy-duty, and alternative-body-site wheelchair input devices, sold through specialized AT dealers.
• Stealth Products (iNRign / Stealth): Stealth Products designs and manufactures specialized wheelchair controls, head arrays, switches, and mounting solutions for the complex rehab market. Directly comparable because it sells proportional/head/foot controls as aftermarket specialty inputs to the same power wheelchair user segment through a similar dealer-driven channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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