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Join the conversation with Kalogon Mobility Innovation as we explore future tech trends in mobility and innovation on recent podcasts.

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How to find support in your wheelchair system.

Hear how Katie uses her Orbiter cushion to travel around the world.

At Kalogon, collaborative design and rapid prototyping are the foundation of our product development process. By prioritizing customer feedback and iterative improvements, we’ve developed solutions that address real needs for wheelchair users, healthcare professionals, and even the U.S. Air Force.   Rapid Prototyping in Action   Our process begins with listening. Kalogon’s first prototype was built in just one week, and we consistently deliver multiple iterations faster than

Orbiter Med now offers new gluteal extension, contour adjustments for increased comfort and pressure relief for more body types Melbourne, Fla. (March 18, 2025) - Kalogon ,   a leader in smart seating solutions, today announced its custom wheelchair cushion Orbiter Med  will now be available in extended sizing. The new sizing options expand accessibility to a broader range of users who need improved support and pressure relief. Launched in 2024, Orbiter Med combines Kalogon’s

At Kalogon, we are dedicated to advancing wheelchair seating technology through innovation and research. We’ve previously shared our Orbiter White Paper AI-Generated Podcast , and have now turned our peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Tissue Viability into podcast form for an easily understandable and engaging format to learn the information.  This study explores the impact of Kalogon’s air-bladder offloading mode on blood flow in the gluteal region. Using high-r

As we celebrate National Engineers Week, we’re inspired by our dedicated team who have driven every breakthrough in our smart seating technology, committed to enhancing comfort and preventing life-threatening pressure injuries for wheelchair users. As we continue to grow in the medical industry, we are now penetrating a variety of markets including aviation and automotive partners, which all involve different seated surfaces and different solutions.  Engineering at Kalogon is

Kalogon's first Medicare-approved product, Orbiter Med, has received a Special Mention in TIME's Best Inventions of 2024 list.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out some organizations that value inclusion as much as Team Kalogon does.

Kalogon is going to TechCrunch Battlefield, following numerous accolades and innovation.

With an oversubscribed extended seed round, Kalogon will expand product offerings leveraging its Advanced Pressure Management (APM) system

Kalogon’s latest innovation in custom smart seating receives CMS coding approval, accelerating health insurance coverage for tech-powered wheelchair cushions. Melbourne, Fla. (April 11, 2024) - Kalogon ,   a leader in smart seating solutions, today unveiled a new custom wheelchair cushion, Orbiter Med , which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved for the use of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Code E2609 to bill Medicare. For the fir

Live an active seated life with Kalogon’s new cushion accessories that adapt to wheelchair users’ needs Melbourne, Fla. (March 12, 2024) - Kalogon ,   a leader in smart seating solutions, today debuted a new line of accessories to make its Orbiter smart cushion more adaptable to each user’s unique needs. Kalogon aims to increase customers’ independence and confidence when on the go with Orbiter. Orbiter by Kalogon  is a smart cushion proven to increase blood flow while sittin

Over One-third of Americans Sit More Than 8 Hours Per Day, Finds New Research from Kalogon Kalogon Showcases Smart Seating Solutions at CES 2024 to Improve Comfort and Reduce Pain LAS VEGAS (Jan. 9, 2024) - At CES 2024, Kalogon ,   a leader in smart seating solutions, today released new research that found more than one-third (38%) of Americans are sitting for more than eight hours per day, and most respondents feel discomfort after sitting just 30 minutes to four hours. In i

Our Founder & CEO Tim Balz visited South Korea in November to participate in the Hyundai Motor Group Open Innovation Lounge.

Pressing Matters: Unveiling the power of using a smart wheelchair cushion for pressure injury prevention Each year, 2.5 million Americans...

Explore our adaptive gift guide for creative solutions and gift ideas to encourage living an active, seated life!

Etac and Kalogon Announce New Partnership to Expand Access to Smart Cushion Technology for Wheelchair Users. Partnership will enhance Etac’s Star cushion line and expand access to Kalogon’s innovative smart cushion technology for wheelchair users Stockholm, SE (Sept. 11, 2023) - Etac , a world-leading developer of ergonomic assistive devices and patient handling equipment, and Kalogon , a leader in smart seating solutions, today announced a new partnership to bolster the qua

Steven Aquino Forbes Contributor Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Steven covers accessibility and assistive technology. Mobility Tech...