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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Drive Medical, a leading manufacturer of durable medical equipment and accessibility solutions, today announced the launch of Unbound IQ™ by Drive®, its new brand of connected, digital health, and tech-enabled solutions. With a growing portfolio of advanced technology, Unbound IQ helps providers support patients with clinically informed technology and data-driven insights that support earlier, more proactive care decisions.
The launch comes at a pivotal moment in how care is delivered and measured. As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the broader healthcare industry continue to shift toward proactive, data-informed care models, providers are increasingly expected to demonstrate outcomes and visibility beyond traditional equipment use. At the same time, more care is moving into the home and across distributed settings, creating new demands for tools that support care outside of traditional clinical environments.
"The best care intervention is the one that happens before a crisis. Both families and the healthcare system are demanding tools that don’t just respond to a catastrophic event—they help prevent it," said Sidney Collin, Clinical VP, Technology Innovation. “Whether that means tracking daily movement to catch a functional decline before it leads to a fall, or helping to move with more confidence and independence, Unbound IQ gives providers the tools to intervene earlier, demonstrate measurable impact, and deliver care that truly improves lives.”
Smarter Mobility Through Advanced Technology
The first products to join the Unbound IQ portfolio are WalkWise® and NexStride®.
WalkWise is a smart device that attaches to a user’s existing mobility aid, transforming it into a connected monitoring solution that supports preventative care at home. Changes in activity level are among the earliest indicators of functional decline, fall risk, and emerging health issues — yet these changes have historically gone undetected between clinical visits. WalkWise closes that gap by delivering real-time activity insights directly to caregivers through a smartphone app, enabling earlier intervention and more informed clinical decisions before a crisis occurs.
NexStride is an assistive mobility device that uses clinically backed visual and auditory cueing technology to help users walk with greater stability and confidence. For individuals experiencing mobility challenges, maintaining consistent gait and walking confidence in everyday settings can be difficult. NexStride supports more stable, confident movement through on-demand visual and auditory cues — wherever users are, not just in clinical settings. Compatible with most mobility aids, it is designed for individuals experiencing mobility challenges, such as those living with Parkinson's, MS, or similar conditions.
Together, these solutions represent a new standard for what providers can offer: technology that goes beyond equipment to actively support better patient outcomes.
Discover the Future of Medical Equipment—Unbound
The launch of Unbound IQ marks an important milestone in Drive Medical's continued investment in innovation that helps providers stand out and enhances patient lives. Providers interested in deepening their knowledge of how these technologies can enhance their offerings can attend an introductory Unbound IQ webinar on August 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT.
The live session will feature the creators of WalkWise and NexStride and cover clinical applications, real-world provider use cases, and business growth opportunities. Registration is available at drivemedical.com/UnboundIQ.
About Drive Medical
Headquartered in Port Washington, New York, Drive Medical manufactures and supplies a complete line of medical products, including mobility products, respiratory products, beds, pressure prevention products, self-assist products, rehabilitation products, patient room equipment, personal care products and electrotherapy devices. Currently, the Company has offices, manufacturing facilities and distribution facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, Romania and Australia. The Company markets its products to customers located throughout the United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Australia, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, visit www.drivemedical.com.