Omeo – active self-balancing mobility with Active Seat Control
The Omeo is a two-wheeled, self-balancing Personal Mobility Device with a seat and a highly active control concept. Its defining feature is Active Seat Control (ASC): the rider controls acceleration, braking and – depending on the selected mode – steering through deliberate body and weight shifts.
The Omeo is built on the proven Segway PT platform, combined with the seating and control system developed by Omeo Technology. The result is a compact and highly manoeuvrable mobility device that differs significantly from conventional joystick-controlled powered wheelchairs and other self-balancing mobility solutions.
The Omeo is particularly relevant for riders who have the necessary body control and are looking for an active, direct and body-controlled mobility concept.
How is the Omeo controlled?
The Omeo's control system is fundamentally different from that of a conventional powered wheelchair. Moving forwards, accelerating, braking and reversing are controlled by shifting the rider's body or weight forwards and backwards.
Two different steering modes are available:
Active Seat Control (ASC) – steering through body movement
In Active Seat Control mode, lateral movement of the seating system is enabled. This allows the rider to control the Omeo through body and weight movements:
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Shift weight forwards: move forwards or accelerate
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Shift weight backwards: slow down, stop or reverse
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Move laterally to the left or right: steer in the corresponding direction
With suitable physical abilities and increasing experience, this control concept allows the Omeo to be driven largely hands-free. The rider's hands can remain available for other activities while the vehicle is actively controlled through body movement.
Joystick steering – precise left and right control
Alternatively, the steering can be switched to Joystick mode. In this mode, lateral Active Seat Control movement for steering is disabled and left/right steering is transferred to the joystick.
Important: The joystick controls steering only. Acceleration, braking and reversing continue to be controlled by moving the body or seat forwards and backwards.
For this reason, even with Joystick mode activated, the Omeo is not a fully joystick-controlled powered wheelchair.
Self-balancing Segway PT technology
The Omeo is based on the Segway PT platform. Its electronic balancing system stabilises the vehicle along the forward/backward axis and responds to changes in the rider's centre of gravity.
An important technical distinction must be understood: the Omeo self-balances in the forward/backward direction. It does not provide automatic lateral self-balancing. The rider must therefore maintain lateral stability and remain within the operating limits of the vehicle.
This combination of electronic balancing technology and active body control creates the direct and responsive riding experience that characterises the Omeo.
Open front area without a central steering column
A distinctive feature of the Omeo is its open front area. Unlike many conventional Segway PT-based seated mobility systems, there is no central steering column positioned in front of the rider.
This keeps the area directly in front of the seat unobstructed. It can be particularly useful when approaching tables, desks, workstations and other areas in everyday life, while maintaining the Omeo's open and active design concept.
Compact and highly manoeuvrable
With an overall width of approximately 650 mm in standard configuration, the Omeo is compact. Its two-wheeled self-balancing design allows it to turn on the spot, requiring very little space to change direction.
This manoeuvrability can be particularly useful indoors, in lifts, shops and other areas where space is limited. At the same time, the Omeo is designed for outdoor mobility.
Omeo Off-Road Kit for more demanding terrain
For riders who regularly travel on unpaved surfaces, an optional Omeo Off-Road Kit is available. The wider all-terrain wheels provide improved traction on suitable unpaved surfaces and alter the ride characteristics compared with the standard tyres.
- Wide all-terrain wheels
- Designed for appropriate outdoor and off-road use
- Improved traction on suitable unpaved surfaces
- Approx. 865 mm overall width in Off-Road configuration
Please note: Due to the increased overall width, an Omeo fitted with the Off-Road configuration will not pass through many standard doorways. Tyres, terrain and riding conditions can also affect the actual achievable range.
Omeo technical specifications
| Vehicle concept |
Two-wheeled, self-balancing Personal Mobility Device with seat |
| Technical platform |
Segway PT platform with Omeo seating and control system |
| Control system |
Active Seat Control (ASC) or joystick steering; acceleration and braking remain body/weight-shift controlled in both modes |
| Maximum speed |
Up to 20 km/h |
| Range |
Up to 50 km in standard configuration, depending on operating conditions |
| Rider weight |
40 to 110 kg |
| Vehicle weight |
Approx. 75 kg including batteries |
| Standard width |
Approx. 650 mm |
| Off-Road width |
Approx. 865 mm |
| Length |
Approx. 740 mm with footplate raised / approx. 900 mm with footplate lowered |
| Height |
Approx. 990 mm with backrest / approx. 650 mm without backrest |
| Seat width |
Approx. 430 mm |
| Seat length |
Approx. 460 mm |
| Ground clearance |
Approx. 85 mm |
| Uphill capability |
Manufacturer specification approx. 20–25° with sufficient traction and suitable conditions |
| Downhill capability |
Manufacturer specification approx. 30° with sufficient traction and suitable conditions |
Actual range and riding characteristics depend on factors including rider weight, speed, riding style, tyres, terrain, gradients, temperature and vehicle configuration. Technical data according to manufacturer information; specifications are subject to change.
Who is the Omeo suitable for?
Whether the Omeo is suitable for an individual should not be determined solely by a diagnosis. The decisive factors are the rider's individual functional abilities and their ability to safely control the active operating system.
According to Omeo Technology, relevant factors include sufficient cognitive ability, appropriate trunk and/or arm strength, endurance and the ability to make the necessary balance corrections. The rider's weight must also remain within the manufacturer's specified range.
The Omeo can therefore be particularly relevant for people with reduced mobility who retain sufficient body control and want to actively use their movement capabilities as part of the vehicle's control system.
A personal assessment and practical test drive under professional guidance are therefore important parts of selecting an Omeo.
Is the Omeo a powered wheelchair or a medical device?
Omeo Technology classifies the Omeo as a Personal Mobility Device and not as a medical device. Although the Omeo can be used by people with reduced mobility, it should therefore not automatically be equated with a conventional medical powered wheelchair.
This distinction is particularly relevant when considering use, funding, reimbursement and the legal requirements that apply in the respective country.
Omeo test drives and consultation at PT Pro
Technical specifications alone cannot determine whether the Omeo is suitable for an individual rider. For this reason, personal assessment and practical testing are central to the PT Pro consultation process.
During a test drive, body control, seating position, acceleration and braking through weight shift, Active Seat Control, joystick steering, manoeuvrability and the overall riding experience can be assessed in practice.
PT Pro supports prospective customers and Omeo riders with consultation, test drives, individual configuration, rider training, diagnostics, maintenance, repairs and technical support.
Omeo service and technical expertise at PT Pro
The Omeo is technically based on the Segway PT platform. Experience with this platform is therefore particularly valuable for diagnostics, maintenance, repairs and long-term technical support.
PT Pro combines many years of experience with Segway PT-based mobility solutions with extensive Omeo product and technical knowledge. The PT Pro team has received theoretical and practical training from Omeo Technology covering vehicle assembly, configuration, diagnostics, software, maintenance and repairs.
Support therefore does not end when the vehicle is purchased: PT Pro remains available to Omeo riders as a long-term technical partner.
Frequently asked questions about the Omeo
How is the Omeo controlled?
Acceleration, braking and reversing are controlled by shifting body weight forwards and backwards. For steering, the rider can choose between Active Seat Control using lateral body movements and joystick steering.
Can the Omeo be fully controlled with the joystick?
No. The joystick controls left and right steering only. Acceleration, braking and reversing remain body-controlled, even in Joystick mode.
Can the Omeo be driven hands-free?
In Active Seat Control mode, riders with suitable physical abilities can, following appropriate training and practice, operate the Omeo largely hands-free through body and weight movements.
How fast can the Omeo travel?
According to the manufacturer, the Omeo can reach speeds of up to 20 km/h. Permitted use and speed depend on the applicable regulations in the respective country and area of use.
What is the range of the Omeo?
Omeo Technology specifies a range of up to 50 km in standard configuration. Actual range depends on factors including rider weight, speed, riding style, terrain, gradients, temperature, tyres and vehicle configuration.
How wide is the Omeo?
According to the manufacturer, the Omeo has an overall width of approximately 650 mm in standard configuration. In Off-Road configuration, the width increases to approximately 865 mm.
Is the Omeo a medical device?
No. Omeo Technology classifies the Omeo as a Personal Mobility Device and not as a medical device.
Is the Omeo a conventional powered wheelchair?
No. The Omeo uses a fundamentally different control concept from a conventional fully joystick-controlled powered wheelchair. It is a self-balancing Personal Mobility Device in which acceleration and braking are actively controlled through body and weight shifts.
What is the difference between Active Seat Control and Joystick mode?
With Active Seat Control, both forward/backward movement and steering are controlled through body and seat movements. In Joystick mode, the joystick controls left and right steering only. Acceleration and braking remain body-controlled.
Should I try the Omeo before buying?
Due to its active control concept, an individual suitability assessment and practical test drive are particularly important. This allows the rider's ability to perform the required movements and safely control the Omeo to be assessed in practice.
Can I test drive an Omeo at PT Pro?
Yes. PT Pro provides personal consultation and practical Omeo test drives. Both steering modes can be tested, allowing the rider's individual functional abilities and the appropriate vehicle configuration to be assessed.
Buy an Omeo from PT Pro
When considering an Omeo, technical specifications and equipment are only part of the decision. The key question is whether the active control concept matches the rider's physical abilities, everyday requirements and intended use.
Arrange a personal consultation and Omeo test drive with PT Pro before purchasing. Together, we can assess whether the Omeo is suitable for you and determine the configuration that best matches your intended use.
