Computer on Wheels (COW) & Medical Mobile Workstations
Computer on Wheels (COW) & Medical Mobile Workstations
Mobile clinical workstations for EMR, EHR, point-of-care, ward rounds, diagnostics and telemedicine. Explore the full RIFE range — HSM, LPC, MCT and MHS series.
View COW CollectionWhat Is a Computer on Wheels?
A Computer on Wheels (COW) is a mobile clinical workstation designed to bring computing, documentation and medical equipment directly to the point of care. COW carts allow clinical staff to access patient records, enter data and operate connected devices wherever care is delivered — at the bedside, in the ward, in the OPD or in the ICU.
Depending on the model and configuration, a COW may carry a desktop monitor or all-in-one computer, laptop, keyboard and mouse tray, barcode scanner, printer shelf, medical equipment mounts, storage drawers and a battery power system where the model supports it. Not every cart includes all features — configuration depends on the clinical workflow, department and model selected.
COW Types & Configurations
🖥️ Monitor / All-in-One COW
For desktop monitor or AIO systems. Includes VESA mount, keyboard tray and cable management.
💻 Laptop Carts
Compact carts for laptops used in ward documentation, nursing rounds and OPD consultations.
🏥 Point-of-Care Workstations
For bedside, ward and nursing workflows with immediate EMR/EHR access at the point of care.
🔋 Battery-Powered Workstations
Cordless operation across shifts. Integrated battery powers computer, monitor and peripherals.
📹 Telemedicine Workstations
Camera integration, monitor support and connectivity for remote consultation workflows.
🗄️ Storage Workstations
Multi-drawer configurations with lockable storage integrated into the mobile workstation platform.
HSM Series — Medical Workstation Range
The HSM series is RIFE's principal range of height-adjustable medical computer workstations for hospitals and clinics, covering compact clinic carts through to full multi-drawer clinical workstations.
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LPC Laptop Cart Series
The LPC series provides compact, height-adjustable laptop carts for hospitals and clinics where a full desktop workstation is not required.
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Powered & Battery Workstations
Battery-powered medical workstations are a distinct category for departments requiring cordless operation. These carts carry an integrated battery system that powers the computer, monitor and connected peripherals without a mains connection.
Powered workstation configurations are available with battery and height-adjustment options depending on model and project specification.
- MHS Series Battery Backup Medical Carts — MHS2 through MHS7, covering vital signs monitoring, diagnostic imaging, bedside monitoring and multi-function clinical workstation configurations. Explore MHS Powered Medical Workstations →
- MCT09-BP — Battery-powered medical computer workstation
Choosing the Right Power System for Medical Carts | Hot-Swappable Battery Guide
Gas-Spring / Sit-Stand Workstations
For smooth, counterbalanced height adjustment, gas-spring workstation options are available on specific models:
- MCTGW — White sit-stand monitor cart with gas-spring arm and keyboard tray
- MCTGB — Black mobile monitor workstation with gas-spring arm
Gas-spring height adjustment is available on these specific models only — it is not a feature of the full COW range.
Clinical Applications
Ward Rounds
EMR/EHR documentation and nursing workflows. Compact, manoeuvrable carts for ward-to-ward mobility.
COW for Ward Rounds →ICU & Critical Care
Heavy-duty platforms and battery-powered workstations for high-acuity bedside computing.
COW for ICU →OPD & Clinics
Slim, space-efficient workstations for consultation rooms and high-throughput outpatient workflows.
COW for OPD & Clinics →Diagnostics & Radiology
Monitor and equipment carts for imaging review, diagnostic reporting and cross-department mobility.
COW for Diagnostics →Computer-on-Wheels Buying Guide
Detailed procurement guidance covering workflow definition, ergonomics, power architecture, infection control, IT requirements and a full procurement checklist for hospital COW deployments.
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RIFE supplies mobile clinical workstations to hospitals and diagnostic centres across India, with pan-India installation and service support.