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Orbiter Med is an E2609 coded custom cushion featuring Kalogon's Advanced Pressure Management and custom designs for individual needs. Customizations include lateral and medial thigh supports, pre-ischial ridge, adjustments for leg length discrepancies and more. Experience Cutting Edge Seating Orbiter Med increases comfort, influences posture and restores blood flow for skin integrity so you can live your best active, seated life Orbiter Med Order Form: Reps & Dealers Orbiter Med Manual Built For Each Individual And Their Lifestyle Created for each person’s needs, based on their measurements, clinical history, and activities Customizations for medial thigh supports, leg length discrepancies, residual limb support, and more* Molded foam promotes proper alignment and seated stability Universal mounting system for power and manual chairs Influences Posture and Stability Designed to support posture as guided by your clinician’s recommendations Create personalized settings in the Kalogon app with presets for different occasions from dining, transfers, and activities of daily living based on clinician advice Sizing and support configurations tailored to a wide range of body types and needs Leverages Kalogon’s Advanced Pressure Management (APM) Real-time pressure adjustments driven by machine learning and patent-pending air cell technology to maintain skin integrity and influence posture Target support by setting prescribed pressure levels in left and right ITs, sacrum, and under thighs within the Kalogon app Automatically adapts to ambient conditions and seated micro-motions Extended Sizing Now Available Gluteal extension of up to 3” Sizes from 15” to 27” Accommodates weights up to 550 pounds Help Your Patients Live a More Active, Seated Life Coded for reimbursement as E2609 Compatible with CRT and Manual wheelchairs Additional accessories include extenders, XLR chargers, and incontinence covers Cushion covers are washable Battery life allows for a full day on the go Manufactured within 14 - 21 business days** A Modern Cushion for Today’s Life AI helps cushion to adapt and redistribute weight intelligently Maintain blood flow with our research based Advanced Pressure Management System Automatic leak detection and alerts, with auto-inflation to compensate in the event of air loss Cushion Structure Base Dimensions Minimum Height Variants Accessories Coding Top - Non-FRG X-Soft (1") Standard Sizing: 15-22” Extended Sizing: 23-27” Posterior Lateral Pelvic Support: 1-3in Additional Covers E2609 Air cells placed between top foam and base foam Weight: 5 to 7 lbs Lateral Thigh Support: 1 - 3in Extender Base layer (1.5") Weight Tolerance Under 300 pounds Medial Thigh Support 2 - 3in in height, 3 - 6in in width XLR charger Pelvic well (1.25" deep) Weight Limit Standard Sizing: 300lbs Extended Sizing: 550lbs Pre-Ischial Ridge: 1in Mounting kit Scrotal Well Up to 6 inches in width Mount Pouch Gluteal Extension (optional) up to 3in *Orbiter Med is a completely custom cushion available by clinician order only and is not sold directly to consumers. It is coded for Medicare reimbursement as E2609. To place an order, a Seating and Mobility Assessment and a completed Order Form from a qualified clinician are required. The Order Form must indicate the patient's specific customization needs. Please note that the customization options listed on this website are not exhaustive — additional customizations may be available. **There may be occasions when we are unable to deliver within 21 business days, clinicians will be informed at time of order. Orbiter Med Coding Letter. Uses machine learning and patent-pending air cell technology to analyze pressure points and adjust to prescribed levels in real time to maintain skin integrity and influence posture: Machine learning Patent-pending air cell technology Pressure points and adjust to levels Technology 1.85% of population require a wheelchair Kalogon conducts its own research and shares findings with the public here. Read on to learn more about Kalogon’s white papers and clinical research. Research Kalogon always looks for ways to get involved with the community and organizations that align with our mission to help people live active, seated lives. Community Interested in learning more about our products? Schedule An In-Service

Contact us at www.contactus@kalogon.com to inquire about any research studies we have coming up. How Kalogon Products Have Changed Lives Play Video Play Video 01:09 David Kellum, Kalogon Flyer Play Video Play Video 03:16 An interview with John Miller, Kalogon Customer. Play Video Play Video 00:50 Meet Kalogon Customer, Dalkin Gomez Been meaning to do a thread about the Kalogon Orbiter smart cushion for a while now. I believe I was one of the first customers outside of the usa to get one and it’s the only smart cushion on the planet! Not only does it improve posture, stability & redistributes blood flow. It connects to an app and you can easily adjust the cushion or alter settings with a touch of your phone screen. Machine learning and patent-pending air cell technology analyze pressure points in real time & AI helps cushion to adapt and redistribute weight intelligently. It connects to a small unit which easily mounts on your backrest well out of the way. Ok that’s the technical stuff out of the way now to the meat and bones of this life changing device! The majority of wheelchair users rely on a ROHO cushion which has served me well but they leak air frequently and have to be pressure checked daily to avoid pressure sores and it’s not reliable and it’s dated technology. This is where the Orbiter comes into its own! Immediately upon sitting on it my posture was perfect & it sits my legs perfectly parallel and straight. You’ll notice a lot of wheelchair users legs look twisted or squashed together due to poor posture and lack of decent pressure relief, well that’s a thing of the past with this bad body! Once connected and sinked with the app you have a few default presets but I suggest trying your own setup but immediately you’ll feel the support of the 5 air bladders under the foam. You can choose from 2 mins, 3 mins or 5 mins to redistribute the airflow, for peace of mind I suggest every 2 mins for redistribution. Now this is where this cushion is unique because you can create your own presets I.e- I have any everyday setup and another preset for the gym which firms it up so I don’t bottom out. Basically a preset for every indoor/outdoor scenario you could think of. This device has allowed me to get my life back after sepsis and osteomyelitis both caused by a faulty cushion and hospital negligence! This cushion is such a blessing and quite frankly the future for wheelchair users!! It’s allowed me to live a seated active life! - Chad This cushion is amazing and allows me to sit in my wheelchair all day. To pressure relief, I usually lean on something in front of me or to the side of me. That’s not always doable depending on where I am. I am beyond thankful. Ps. This isn’t an ad, just something that seriously changed my life for the better!! - Erin Only a few pieces of technology have revolutionized my life as a wheelchair user as much as the Orbiter cushion has. From the immediate improvement in posture, the increased level of stability, and not to mention the pressure relieving and pressure sore prevention, I can’t believe I didn’t find this cushion sooner! The Orbiter has increased my independence, self image, and confidence tenfold. I truly can’t imagine going back to any other seating solution! - Chris

As we head into 2026, one thing is clear: progress isn’t coming from louder tech or bigger promises. It’s coming from coordination, restraint, and a renewed focus on solving real problems for real people. Here are my 2026 predictions for shifts I believe will define the year ahead. Healthcare Complex systems finally coordinate.  The biggest healthtech breakthroughs in 2026 won't come from individual innovations, but from systems learning to work together. AI in healthcare only delivers value if data systems actually integrate across providers, devices and platforms. Patient monitoring tools only work if clinicians, patients and algorithms are truly connected, not just collecting data in parallel silos. In 2026, we'll see the emergence of companies focused purely on being that connective layer–the infrastructure that makes interoperability possible. Software platforms connecting manufacturers, supply chain partners and component suppliers will provide essential coordination infrastructure for complete product ecosystems. This trend extends to business models, too, with direct relationships and transparent pricing replacing convoluted insurance networks and hidden fee structures. Progress happens when all stakeholders are finally at the same table, and someone builds the bridges between them. Niche wellness issues get overdue attention.  We're five years past COVID, and healthcare is finally paying attention to conditions that were previously dismissed or overlooked. The common thread in 2026: recognizing that "niche" often just means underserved, and there's both massive need and market opportunity in addressing conditions that standard healthcare has ignored. Menopause and perimenopause are getting serious investment and product innovation. Prosthetics and limb health are seeing breakthroughs. "Taboo" health issues, such as pelvic floor, sexual wellness and digestive health, are being normalized with real solutions and tracking tools. Seated health will be another major development, especially as we understand the long-term effects of prolonged sitting during lockdowns and WFH. Accessible development tools mean conditions previously considered too specialized for commercial investment can now support viable businesses serving those specific communities. Consumer companies rebrand AgeTech.  Sharper Image is selling durable medical equipment. Martha Stewart has a rollator on Amazon. Gen X and Millennials are the first digital natives aging into mobility needs while also caring for their Boomer family members, who rarely want to identify as having a disability or needing accommodations. Seniors expect their assistive devices to look and function like the consumer tech they already use. The cold medical aesthetic won't work for this generation. Watch for more mainstream lifestyle brands launching aging and mobility lines in 2026. Consumers revert back to “dumber” technology.  There's a growing rejection of overly complex technology, especially among Gen Z. People are buying landlines that just make phone calls. They're avoiding "smart" refrigerators because they don't want ads playing on every surface in their kitchens. The overwhelming number of feature-bloated tech products and constant screen time are driving consumers back to basics. Health care devices in 2026 will follow this trend. The most successful products will do one or two things automatically and well, with simple user control. The tech will be advanced, but the UX will appear more analog. People want equipment that works seamlessly in the background, not apps and screens that demand constant attention and management.  The Great Medicaid Reckoning is coming.  People who rely on Medicaid face significant changes in 2026. Each state will decide independently how to handle funding constraints—shouldering additional burden, scaling back coverage or restructuring programs entirely. Medical debt will surge, likely spawning new financing companies to manage payment plans. The aging population accelerates this pressure. We may reach a political tipping point where reform becomes necessary and politically viable. For healthcare companies, this means more will diversify across reimbursement codes, payer sources and international markets. Risk management means building resilience across multiple revenue streams. Concierge medicine expands beyond luxury.  Given the volatility of health insurance accessibility and pricing in 2026, more providers and patients will opt out of traditional insurance networks entirely, making concierge medicine a mainstream alternative rather than a luxury service. Physicians seeking autonomy from insurance company restrictions will offer direct-pay arrangements. Hybrid models will emerge—basic access fees plus transparent fee-for-service—giving doctors and patients clarity and control. This shift creates new opportunities for healthcare delivery models built on direct relationships rather than third-party intermediation. Startups Sustainable, agile startups emerge from the economic ashes. Market volatility in 2026—from policy changes, tariffs, or economic uncertainty—creates opportunities for nimble startups who have built sustainable businesses amid the VC winter and rising interest rates. Large companies take too long to navigate reorganizations and strategic pivots, while small hardware companies solving real problems can move quickly. Capital-efficient operations and vigilant customer focus enable rapid progress while larger competitors manage internal complexity. Fewer resources means fewer constraints and faster decision-making. Innovation happens at the edges during turbulent times. Small-scale manufacturing becomes economically viable.  Companies will ask a defining question in 2026: "Can we build this in-house, or do we need a partner we can truly trust?" Vertical integration for core differentiators and careful partner selection for everything else will define the manufacturing strategy for startups. AI-powered tools will make distributed, small-batch manufacturing profitable, with automation reducing labor requirements for work at modest volumes. Software platforms will connect smaller shops to leverage combined capabilities, with coordinated networks for component sourcing and specialized processes. We will see manufacturing decentralized into niche facilities operating efficiently because AI eliminates overhead that previously required massive scale. Agility and local production become competitive advantages, as "Made in the USA" from base components through final assembly becomes feasible for startups. Hardware startups attract fresh investment.  Hardware companies that survived the funding downturn through capital discipline will find themselves in a prime growth position. Investors with dry powder and AI deal fatigue will actively seek alternative opportunities to “AI-proof” their portfolios. Hardware startups incorporating AI as a capability rather than leading with it as their primary identity will find receptive audiences. Real problem-solving with tangible products continues to succeed through market cycles. Ultra-niche startups become viable. Accessible development tools, easy APIs and affordable IoT platforms enable profitable businesses serving tiny markets. Fortune 500 companies and individual developers can now use the same infrastructure. In 2026, this democratization means ultra-specialized solutions for conditions, use cases and communities that previously lacked sufficient scale will be viable. When building and data collection costs approach zero, you can profitably serve highly specific needs. Capital efficiency meets long-tail opportunity, creating space for solutions that capitalism previously overlooked. AI finds its real market in B2B.  The AI landscape will split decisively in 2026. Business-to-business AI tools solving specific operational problems with clear ROI will thrive. Healthcare workflows, university research tools and business operations will integrate AI as essential infrastructure. These companies build defensible moats through deep domain expertise and measurable productivity gains. Businesses pay for results, and AI that delivers them will command sustainable pricing. The key differentiator will be embedding AI as a feature that enhances core value rather than positioning AI itself as the product. Across all of this, one theme keeps repeating: durable progress comes from coordination, focus, and human-centered design. That’s where we’re placing our bets. Here’s to building what actually lasts in 2026. — Tim Balz, CEO of Kalogon

Smart seating company expands team as sales surge and production capacity scales Kalogon Team, August 2025 Melbourne, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2025) - Kalogon ,   the market leader in smart seating solutions, today announced it has moved into a dedicated manufacturing facility in Melbourne with production capacity to support up to $50 million in annual business – a major milestone for the company that has built its reputation on U.S.-based innovation and rapid product iteration.  The expansion reflects significant growth, with overall revenue more than doubling and medical revenue nearly tripling year-over-year. After reaching maximum production capacity at Groundswell Startups' campus, Kalogon needed a larger dedicated facility to fulfill accelerating customer demand. Kalogon's vertically integrated approach – designing, prototyping and manufacturing in-house – enables the company to implement improvements based on customer and clinical feedback in days rather than months.  "When your engineering team and production line are under the same roof, speed becomes your competitive advantage," said Tim Balz, CEO and founder of Kalogon. "We hear feedback from a customer in the morning, prototype a solution by afternoon and have it in testing by the end of the week. That cycle would take months with overseas manufacturing. This facility gives us the capacity to scale that speed, introducing new products, expanding customizations and getting innovations to users at a pace that simply isn't possible when you're dependent on external supply chains." The expansion isn’t just square footage. The company has grown to 35 employees – including recent additions of a specialized industrial sewing technician, multiple engineers and R&D – and is actively hiring across engineering, product and sales to support accelerating demand and innovation.  This agility has proven critical in serving a wide range of use cases, from wheelchair users with diverse needs to passenger comfort on airplanes to high-performance pilots in the U.S. Air Force. Just this year, the company has expanded its medical product line and launched the Bondar  back support in multiple sizes, completing a fully Medicare-coded seating solution that combines postural support with Kalogon's proprietary Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS). "Kalogon represents exactly the kind of sustainable business we want to see thriving in Florida," said Ken Hall, partner at DeepWork Capital , an early investor in Kalogon. “They’ve built a model where rapid iteration and human-centered design create better products faster, and the market is clearly responding. This combination of innovation and commercial traction is exactly what attracts serious investment.” As urgency for seated health heightens, Kalogon's momentum looks prescient. Kalogon's technology – seating systems that use patented air cell technology, sensors and AI to relieve pressure – addresses growing awareness of seating-related health issues across multiple markets, from wheelchair users managing pressure injury risk to professionals in transportation and aviation seeking enhanced comfort and performance.  The company's smart seating technology has been clinically validated to improve blood flow compared to static cushions and has earned numerous recognitions, including the SXSW Patient Safety Technology Innovation Award and TIME’s Best Inventions. Kalogon serves customers through partnerships with major mobility equipment distributors, including National Seating & Mobility, Numotion and Reliable Medical, as well as direct sales and federal grants. https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2025/12/16/melbourne-startup-kalogon-new-space-coast-facility.html

One of the core ideas behind Bondar is that customization shouldn’t end at the order form. Bodies change. Needs shift. Real-life use highlights things you can’t always predict in an evaluation room. The Field Kit was created to support exactly that reality. It gives clinicians a practical way to continue shaping Bondar after delivery – not by starting over, but by making thoughtful, precise adjustments right on the back support. A Tool for Continuous Fit The Field Kit includes a small set of foam components in shapes that address common, real-world needs: enhancing sacral support, improving lateral contact, adding contour where a user collapses, or refining a bi-angle so you can personalize Bondar. Each piece attaches using hook-and-loop, and everything is intentionally oversized so you can trim it to the exact shape you want. This gives clinicians the flexibility to respond to how the user sits day to day, week to week, or year to year. How It Works Pieces attach directly to the Bondar’s Veltex surface They can be added, moved, layered, or trimmed as needed No tools required beyond scissors Placement differs depending on whether the Bondar is built with XLPE or Polyurethane foam, but in both cases the kit integrates seamlessly Most adjustments take only a few minutes, and they can make meaningful improvements without interrupting the user’s routine or waiting on a remake. Built to Evolve With the User Seating is never static. Whether someone experiences growth, shifting posture, or simply finds new pressure points over time, the Field Kit supports that ongoing evolution. It’s there for the small change, the ones that matter in daily use but don’t require a full redesign. For clinicians, it means having a reliable way to refine Bondar without extra appointments, delays, or guesswork. For users, it means their backrest is something that can keep up with them, not hold them in one fixed shape. Add an Extra Layer of Personalization Alongside the Field Kit, we’re also offering free embroidery on Bondar’s breathable covers. It’s a simple option for adding a name or identifier – useful for clinics, helpful for long-term care environments, and appreciated by users who want something that feels personal. As always, Kalogon believes your seating system should reflect your needs, your identity, and your life – not the other way around.