ROHO® Smart Check – Portable Inflation Monitor for Sensor Ready Cushions

Proper inflation is the single most important factor in whether a ROHO air cell cushion actually prevents pressure injuries — and it is also the factor most likely to drift over time without the user or caregiver realizing it. Air cells lose pressure gradually through normal use, temperature changes, and minor leaks. A cushion that was correctly set up at a therapist's office may be significantly under- or over-inflated within days, compromising the DRY FLOATATION immersion that makes ROHO cushions clinically effective. The ROHO Smart Check is the world's first personal electronic cushion monitoring system, and it solves this problem directly: attach it to the quick-disconnect port on any ROHO Sensor Ready cushion, press to check, and four indicator lights tell you immediately whether inflation is within the correct range — or whether adjustment is needed before sitting.

Who This Is For

• Wheelchair users with a ROHO Sensor Ready cushion who want to verify their inflation level is correct before each use without relying on manual feel or guesswork
• Individuals at high risk for pressure injuries — including spinal cord injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or anyone who is non-ambulatory — where cushion inflation accuracy is a clinical safety requirement, not just a comfort preference
• Family caregivers and home health aides who set up and adjust a loved one's ROHO cushion and need objective feedback to confirm correct inflation rather than relying on the clinician's original settings
• Occupational therapists and seating specialists who prescribe ROHO Sensor Ready cushions and want their patients to have a tool for ongoing self-monitoring between clinic visits
• Anyone who has experienced skin breakdown or pressure injuries from a ROHO cushion that was inadvertently under-inflated and wants a reliable system for daily inflation verification

Why Cushion Inflation Accuracy Matters — The Clinical Context

A ROHO DRY FLOATATION cushion works by allowing the user to immerse into the air cells — distributing weight across the maximum possible surface area and eliminating the concentrated pressure peaks at the ischial tuberosities, sacrum, and coccyx that cause pressure injuries. This immersion only occurs when inflation is within the correct range for that individual's body weight, anatomy, and seated position. Over-inflation prevents immersion — the user sits on top of the cells rather than into them, and pressure peaks return. Under-inflation causes the user to bottom out on the cushion base, providing no pressure relief whatsoever. Neither condition is immediately obvious by feel, especially for users with reduced sensation below the level of injury. The Smart Check removes the uncertainty by providing objective, personalized inflation feedback based on the individual's stored inflation range — not a generic pressure reading, but a yes/no answer to the question "is my cushion correctly inflated for me right now?"

Key Features

• World's First Personal Electronic Cushion Monitoring System: No other wheelchair cushion monitoring device of this type exists on the consumer or clinical market. The Smart Check is an exclusive Permobil/ROHO innovation that represents a genuinely new category of assistive device — taking cushion management from a subjective, clinic-dependent process to an objective, user-controlled daily practice.
• Two Setup Modes — Smart Setup and Optional Setup: Smart Setup uses an algorithm to determine and store the correct inflation range for the individual based on their physical characteristics and seating. Optional Setup allows the clinician or therapist to manually define and store a custom inflation range — useful when the prescribing therapist has specific clinical requirements that differ from the algorithm's defaults. Once set, the stored range is retained in the device and used for every subsequent check.
• Press-to-Check Operation — Four Indicator Lights: Attach the Smart Check to the quick-disconnect port, press the button, and four LED indicator lights show whether inflation is below range, within range, or above range. The readout is immediate, requires no interpretation, and can be performed by the user independently — including users with limited hand function who can press the button with a palm or alternative method.
• Stores Individual's Inflation Range — Personalized Not Generic: The Smart Check stores the correct inflation range specific to that individual rather than displaying a pressure reading that requires the user or caregiver to know what the correct value should be. This is the key clinical distinction: it answers "is this right for me?" rather than "what is the current pressure?" — which means no clinical knowledge is required to interpret the result.
• Resettable for Physiological Changes Over Time: Body weight, postural tone, and seated anatomy change over time — particularly for individuals with progressive neurological conditions, significant weight changes, or recovery from acute illness. The Smart Check can be reset to store a new inflation range whenever the prescribing therapist determines that the individual's optimal inflation level has changed, without requiring a new device.
• Unlimited Check Frequency — Use Whenever and Wherever: There is no limit on how often the Smart Check can be used. Users and caregivers can check before every sitting session, after transfers, after the cushion has been stored in a vehicle overnight, or any time there is reason to question whether inflation has changed. The portability and battery life support this frequency without practical limitation.
• Automatic Power-Off and Low Battery Indicator: The device shuts off automatically after use to conserve battery life, and a low battery indicator alerts the user before the battery is depleted. Batteries are standard types available at any retail outlet globally — no proprietary charging required.
• Lightweight, Durable, and Easy to Clean: Weighing just 0.15 lbs with polycarbonate construction, the Smart Check is small enough to attach to a wheelchair bag or store in a case between uses. The surface is easy to clean and disinfect — important for clinical environments and for home users managing infection control.
• Detachable for Storage — Includes Storage Case: The Smart Check detaches from the cushion's quick-disconnect port when not in use and stores in the included case. It does not need to remain attached to the cushion during normal sitting, and its absence does not affect the cushion's function.

Important Compatibility Note

The ROHO Smart Check is compatible exclusively with ROHO Sensor Ready cushions — specifically the ROHO Single Compartment Sensor Ready (High Profile and Mid Profile) and the ROHO Hybrid Elite SR. It is not compatible with standard ROHO cushions that do not have a Sensor Ready quick-disconnect port. If you are purchasing a Smart Check separately, confirm that your existing cushion is a Sensor Ready model before ordering. Note that at many suppliers, the Smart Check and Sensor Ready cushion must be ordered together and cannot be purchased as separate line items.

Technical Specifications

Warranty Information

• Product: ROHO / Permobil limited warranty — contact EnhDme or Permobil directly for current warranty terms