Summary:
Kalogon’s Medicare-approved Orbiter Med cushion, designed for wheelchair users and more, earned a Special Mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 for its innovative pressure management technology.
Key Takeaways:
- Innovative Health Solution: Orbiter Med uses machine learning and patented air cell tech to provide personalized pressure and posture support.
- Customer-Centric Design: The product, based on user needs, reflects Kalogon’s commitment to developing solutions for real-world challenges.
- Industry Recognition: TIME’s Special Mention highlights Orbiter Med’s impact in healthcare.
Kalogon, known for its smart seating solutions, announced that its first Medicare-approved product, Orbiter Med, has received a Special Mention in TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024 list.
Every year for over two decades, TIME has highlighted the most impactful new products and ideas in TIME’s Best Inventions issue. To compile the list, they solicited nominations and evaluated each contender on several key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. Orbiter Med was selected in a small group of Special Mentions on the list for 2024.
Further Reading: Orbiter Med Custom Wheelchair Cushion Launches
Launched in 2024, Orbiter Med is Kalogon’s custom cushion for pressure management and postural support for wheelchair users, pilots, transportation workers, and more. Each Orbiter Med cushion features Kalogon’s Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS), which the company says is clinically proven to improve blood flow and is built to provide postural support customizations designated by a clinician, seating specialist, or therapist. APMS 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.
“This recognition from TIME is a huge honor for Kalogon and is a direct result of our customers, partners and team,” says Tim Balz, CEO and co-founder at Kalogon. “Kalogon doesn’t create products looking for a solution – everything we do is born out of the needs of our customers. To have our first Medicare-approved product recognized by such a reputable publication validates our customer-centric approach and expands the impact we can have in moving the industry forward.”
