CONTROL
Our primary motivation for developing the RPV4x4 was to provide an all terrain vehicle with control mechanisms similar to a conventional electric chair.
The RPV4x4 can be designed with a variety of controls that support users with different levels of disability. Among the controls are a hand-operated joystick, a head-operated chin control, and a sip & puff device which consists of a straw that detects positive or negative air pressure from the operator's mouth.
The joystick is on an adjustable arm so it can be moved to the most comfortable position. Control using the RPV4x4's joystick is very simple, pushing it forward or back controls forward and reverse speeds, moving it sideways controls the steering. The RPV4x4 has two speed ranges of 0-4mph and 0-8mph forwards and 0-4mph / 0-2mph in reverse selected by onboard switches.
The RPV4x4 owner’s safety is an absolute priority for us and we ensure our vehicles are fitted with the highest safety technology available. The RPV4x4 is fitted with the latest braking system and is controlled automatically when the joystick is centralised or released. These brakes are also applied when the engine is switched off or when the emergency stop button is pressed.