Interactive Bubble Tube Rover - Sensory Room Trolley

Turn any classroom, therapy room, ward or community space into a calm, engaging multi-sensory environment. This Southpaw Trolley is a deluxe mobile sensory trolley - robust, beautifully finished, and thoughtfully engineered - so you can deliver soothing, motivating sensory experiences wherever they’re needed.

Built for daily use and easy manoeuvring through corridors and doorways, this trolley is a practical centrepiece for programmes that support regulation, attention, communication and participation across schools, clinics, hospitals and residential settings.

Why practitioners choose this Sensory Cart

• Immersive tactile & visual side panel
  A textured “landscape” invites touch and fine-motor exploration, paired with a tough, shatter-resistant acrylic mirror for captivating visual feedback and eye-contact practice.

• Durable, furniture-grade build
  Crafted from 15 mm FSC-certified birch plywood with a triple-coat clear lacquer that resists scuffs and cleaning—ideal for high-traffic education and care environments.

• Ready for complete sensory integration
  Dedicated compartments accept a fitted sound system and a bubble tube, creating a cohesive, multi-sensory hub in settings where a fixed sensory room isn’t feasible.

• Secure, generous storage
  A 110 L lockable caddy keeps valuable sensory resources safe; the key removes when locked for controlled access.

• Effortless mobility & positioning
  Four 125 mm 360° castors, with two total-lock brakes, plus large integrated handles for precise control.

• Adaptable top deck
  Two top mounting points with M6 scallop knobs let you attach add-ons such as projectors or UV lighting as your sensory equipment ideas evolve.

• Tidy, safe cable management
  Discreet cable passages reduce trip hazards; an integrated IEC inlet with a 5 m UK power lead gives you the reach you need.

• Dimensions
  1065 mm L × 580 mm W × 930 mm H (approx. 955 mm H including scallop knobs).

Designs may vary slightly from images as we continuously improve components and finishes.

Therapeutic benefits (OT-informed)

• Supports sensory modulation & self-regulation
  Adjustable visual, tactile and auditory input helps settle over-arousal or gently alert under-arousal—promoting calmer participation, improved focus and smoother transitions.

• Encourages adaptive responses
  Interactive elements (e.g., bubble colours, sound-to-light effects, switch access) invite goal-directed reaching, pressing and sequencing—building cause-and-effect understanding and purposeful action.

• Fine- and gross-motor opportunities
  The tactile panel promotes fingertip exploration and bilateral hand use; switch surfaces provide graded resistance and clear feedback to support motor planning and timing.

• Communication & social engagement
  Shared visual events (e.g., changing lights, projected patterns) naturally support joint attention, turn-taking and simple choice-making—useful within group or 1:1 sessions.

• Ayres Sensory Integration® alignment
  Sessions can be active and child-led, with just-right challenges via adjustable brightness, volume and effect speed. The trolley’s modularity lets therapists grade input precisely and encourage adaptive responses.

• Programme integrity
  While the trolley provides rich sensory opportunities, durable skill gains are best achieved when it’s integrated into a therapist-delivered programme that follows the ASI Fidelity Measure and wider clinical goals.

• Developed with clinicians
  Developed in collaboration with HCPC-registered occupational therapists to reflect best practice for sensory modulation, vestibular/visual attention (via projections and bubble movement), proprioceptive feedback (via active reach/press) and accessible interaction.

Intended use: schools (including SEN & mainstream), therapy clinics, hospitals and wards, residential care and community outreach; ideal when a permanent sensory room is not available.
Evidence-aware; no medical claims are implied.

Recommended bundles & add-ons (no part numbers)

Sensory Equipment Bundle

• Bluetooth sound system (with radio and local media options): introduce calming soundscapes, music or audiobooks for graded auditory input.

• Sound-to-light panel: vibrant, nebula-style colours that react to voice or music via an integral microphone—excellent for cause-and-effect and vocalisation practice.

• Switch-accessible bubble tube (fitted within the trolley): control colours and bubbles via standard ¼″ jack switches in passive or interactive modes; power supply housed safely in the lockable caddy.

Projection Kit

• Lamp-free LED sensory projector (bright, whisper-quiet, low-maintenance) with built-in switch sockets for on/off and wheel control—great for literacy links, storytelling and topic work.

• Wheel rotator for smooth, continuous movement.

• Multi-facet mirror for mesmerising, fragmented reflections.

• Set of 5 magnetic effect wheels for easy swapping of themes and visual patterns.

Switch Access Kit

• Switch control unit (portable or fixed): on/latched/momentary/timed modes with adjustable durations to scaffold switch progression and independence.

• Robust dome switch for repeated pressing or stamping.

• Sound-activated switch with adjustable sensitivity—from whispers to shouts.

• Two low-profile touch switches (approx. 10 mm high) with positive click feedback for users with limited hand movement.

Suggested extras to enhance your mobile sensory cart

• Starfield laser projector for tranquil “night sky” scenes.

• LED sensory projector (alternative style/brightness option).

• Additional wheel rotator and multi-facet mirror for varied projection effects.

• Low-profile switches in assorted colours for visual-tactile reinforcement.

• Fibre-optic light source with side-glow tails for safe, tactile visual play.

• Bubble-tube maintenance set (siphon plus water treatment) to simplify care.

• Mixed set of magnetic effect wheels to expand your sensory therapeutic resources.

Delivery

Shipped securely on a pallet to protect finishes and internal components in transit.

Planning a space?

This sensory trolley is a flexible anchor for sensory room equipment—perfect for school sensory room ideas, multi-sensory environment ideas and mobile outreach where permanent installs aren’t possible. Explore more sensory products, special needs equipment, UK sensory toys, and wider sensory integration ideas to complement your trolley.

Southpaw commitment
Southpaw is one of the most recognised and trusted providers of Sensory Integration & Multi-Sensory Environments. We collaborate with therapists to design and manufacture durable, user-friendly solutions that create meaningful, inclusive experiences in schools, clinics and the NHS—helping you deliver the right input, in the right way, at the right time.