Permobil Explorer Mini

Independence Through Exploration

The Explorer Mini is a paediatric power mobility device designed specifically for young children (as early as 12 months old) with mobility impairments. Its purpose is to promote self-initiated movement at an earlier developmental stage, helping kids achieve critical milestones in strength, endurance, posture, and cognitive growth.

⭐ Key Features

• Maximise Early Learning
  Secure platform to help children first interact with their immediate surroundings and then gradually explore wider environments.

• Strength, Endurance & Posture Development
  Just the right amount of intuitive support encourages safe upright postures and builds physical resilience.

• Lightweight and Portable
  Easy to transport, allowing families to take it into various environments for consistent learning and play.

• Midline Joystick
  Central joystick promotes two-handed use and engages multiple sensory systems.

• Integrated Tray Table
  Provides a surface for upper extremity weight-bearing, assisting in head and trunk control.

• Contoured Saddle Seat
  Adjustable and removable for functional seating and healthy hip development.

• Standing Height Adjustability
  Allows for gradual progress towards upright, weight-bearing postures.

• Compact Front Wheel Drive Base
  Kid-friendly size and maneuverability with a non-slip stable platform.

• Playful Themes
  Available in Jungle and Ocean themes to appeal to young children.

🏆 Recognition

The Explorer Mini was honoured as a TIME Best Invention 2021, reflecting its innovative approach to early mobility.

📈 Why Early Mobility Matters

Children typically receive powered mobility devices around age 3, but the Explorer Mini can be introduced much earlier — from 12 months — boosting cognitive development, visual perception, and independence right from the start.

Technical Specifications

• Intended Age Range: 12 to 36 months

• Maximum User Weight: 15.9 kg

• Maximum User Height: 100 cm

• Speed: Up to 2.4 km/h

• Driving Range: Approx. 5.6 km

• Base Width: 49 cm

• Base Length: 63.5 cm

• Ground Clearance: 2.5 cm

• Seat-to-Floor Height: 30.7 - 55 cm

• Chair Height: 73 - 93 cm

• Drive System: Front wheel drive, nVR2 electronics

• Battery: Two 12V 5Ah AGM batteries

• Total Weight: Approx. 24 kg (including batteries)

Benefits

• Early access to mobility encourages developmental milestone achievement.

• Improves physical, cognitive, and social development.

• Easy to fit into family life with portable and flexible design.