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Development of a next-generation smart wheelchair seat cushion for pressure relief and the prevention of pressure injuries

Award Number: 90BISB0036
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH
OPDIV: ACL
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2026

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Development of a next-generation smart wheelchair seat cushion for pressure relief and the prevention of pressure injuries - In the US, there are approximately 5.5 million full-time wheelchair users, of whom more than 85% will develop debilitating pressure injuries at some point. Kalogon developed Orbiter, a smart seat cushion that dynamically senses and redistributes pressure in conjunction with each person’s own offloads, in a way that is designed to help prevent these pressure injuries. With support from a Phase I SBIR, Kalogon implemented significant improvements that reduced the size, noise level, and manufacturing cost. In Phase II, Kalogon is responding to community member feedback with these tasks: Task 1: Internalization of the control unit within while maintaining full comfort and utility The Kalogon team will completely redesign the existing product to miniaturize components while maintaining the same level of performance. Task 2: Pressure mapping to optimize control unit integration and confirm Orbiter efficacy Various prototypes of the new design will be testeds, via 6 pressure mapping events with 8 people each, that will also gather feedback on comfort. Task 3: Development of an intuitive, and accessible Orbiter app that meets the needs of wheelchair users and captures performance data for monitoring effectiveness and refining of pressure redistribution algorithm. The team will gather feedback on the current app, work with a mobile app accessibility expert, build a new app, and test that with a group of 10 people who use wheelchairs. Anticipated Results and Commercial Applications The completion of Tasks 1 - 3 will result in the commercial launch of Orbiter Ultra, a next-generation, research-validated smart seat cushion which will remove the most significant barriers to widespread adoption faced by the current Orbiter cushion. Kalogon’s experience generating revenue for the existing Orbiter product has led to the creation of a robust sales and marketing organization which can maximize the commercialization industry leap forward represented by Orbiter Ultra. Kalogon Inc., 2412 Irwin Street, Melbourne, FL 32901-7316 Project Manager: Aaron Jones National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research, CFDA number (93.433) SBIR Phase II


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $287,380 )
2025	2025	Kalogon, Inc	2412 IRWIN ST	MELBOURNE	FL	32901	BREVARD	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	00	2	3/31/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$287,380
2025	2024	Kalogon, Inc	2412 IRWIN ST	MELBOURNE	FL	32901	BREVARD	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	00	2	3/31/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $287,380

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $287,252 )
2024	2024	KALOGON, INC	2412 IRWIN ST	MELBOURNE	FL	32901	BREVARD	USA	ACL National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research	00	1	5/31/2024	NEW	$287,252
														Subtotal = $287,252

Grand Total All Awards = $574,632

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Development of a next-generation smart wheelchair seat cushion for pressure relief and the prevention of pressure injuries

Award Number: 90BISB0036

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH

OPDIV: ACL

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: OTHER

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 06/01/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2026

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