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Hypershell X Series
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42% lower Heart Rate
39% less Physical Exertion
First certified outdoor exoskeleton
30 km battery for all-day adventures
12 adaptive modes adjust to any terrain
Carbon Fiber
Titanium Alloy
Full control via phone & Apple Watch

IFA Innovation Awards
IFA Innovation Awards 2025
Mobility Category

Hypershell X Ultra tops off the company’s range of exoskeletons, and features higher power motors and a lighter frame, made possible through the use of materials like titanium and carbon fiber.

Hypershell X feels remarkably natural. It has an AI-powered algorithm with 12 different sensors, including an accelerometer, a barometer, a gyroscope, and several different temperature sensors, and it weighs a mere 5 pounds.

It might still be early days for exoskeletons, but Hypershell is starting to make the case that one day, this kind of tech could be as common as a fitness tracker.

I walked, hiked, and ran with the exoskeleton, and immediately noticed a difference between turning assistance on and off.

This shift from massive, clunky machines into a lightweight frame you can wear on a weekend trip is part of Hypershell’s larger mission: to make wearable robotics as normal as backpacks.

After spending a few hours with the exoskeleton strapped on, what’s perhaps most remarkable is how polished the whole experience feels.

Exoskeleton × 1

Battery × 2

USB-C Cable × 1

Warranty Card × 1

User Manual × 1
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Max Output Power
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Physical Exertion Reduction
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Battery Range (Eco 30)
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Intelligent Modes
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
Max Speed Assistance (while running)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
22 N·m
22 N·m
18 N·m
22 N·m
18 N·m
18 N·m
10 N·m
22 N·m
22 N·m
18 N·m
22 N·m
18 N·m
18 N·m
10 N·m
22 N·m
22 N·m
18 N·m
22 N·m
18 N·m
18 N·m
10 N·m
39 kg
39 kg
30 kg
39 kg
30 kg
30 kg
20 kg
39 kg
39 kg
30 kg
39 kg
30 kg
30 kg
20 kg
39 kg
39 kg
30 kg
39 kg
30 kg
30 kg
20 kg
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
4S
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh
72 Wh
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh
72 Wh
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh
72 Wh
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh × 2
72 Wh
Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Titanium Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Titanium Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Polymer
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Polymer
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Polymer
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Polymer
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Polymer
Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Polymer
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
GORE-TEX
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
GORE-TEX
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
Nylon
GORE-TEX
Nylon
Nylon
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
IP54
HyperIntuition™ (E2E)
HyperIntuition™ (E2E)
HyperIntuition™(E2E)
MotionEngine Ultra (AFO)
MotionEngine (AFO)
MotionEngine (AFO)
MotionEngine LIT (AFO)
HyperIntuition™ (E2E)
HyperIntuition™ (E2E)
HyperIntuition™(E2E)
MotionEngine Ultra (AFO)
MotionEngine (AFO)
MotionEngine (AFO)
MotionEngine LIT (AFO)
HyperIntuition™ (E2E)
HyperIntuition™ (E2E)
HyperIntuition™(E2E)
MotionEngine Ultra (AFO)
MotionEngine (AFO)
MotionEngine (AFO)
MotionEngine LIT (AFO)
ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3
ESP32-S3
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32
ESP32
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling+
Running+
Mountain
Gravel
Dune
Snow
(12 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling+
Running+
Mountain
Gravel
Dune
Snow
(12 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
(6 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling+
Running+
Mountain
Gravel
Dune
Snow
(12 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling+
Running+
Mountain
Gravel
Dune
Snow
(12 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
(6 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling+
Running+
Mountain
Gravel
Dune
Snow
(12 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling+
Running+
Mountain
Gravel
Dune
Snow
(12 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
Cycling
Running
Mountain
Gravel
(10 Modes)
Up Stairs
Down Stairs
Uphill
Downhill
Speed Walking
Walking
(6 Modes)
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dynamic
Isotonic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Isotonic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Isotonic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Isotonic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Isotonic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Isotonic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Dynamic
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.8 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.8 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.8 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
1.7 kg
2.5 kg
2.6 kg
2.6 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.6 kg
2.6 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.6 kg
2.6 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
2.5 kg
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 260 × 125 mm (17.8 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
430 × 260 × 125 mm (16.9 × 10.3 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
450 × 600 × 125 mm (17.8 × 23.7 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
430 × 600 × 125 mm (16.9 × 23.6 × 5.0 in)
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
6.5 L
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
-10° to 60° C (14° to 140° F)
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
AeroFlex Hip Belt
AeroFlex Shoulder Strap
4-Port Charging Hub
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
4-Port Charging Hub
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
4-Port Charging Hub
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
4-Port Charging Hub
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
65 W Charging Adapter
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
Charging Cable
I've had all the tendons that control my legs tear about ten years ago, and I have difficulty walking very far. So far the unit is everything I had hoped for. I'm able to walk through stores, go up hill to my detached garage so much easier. I'm also hoping it will improve my gait when I'm not wearing it
At this point in my life, I'd say it is a game changer for me. I couldn't be happier with it.
I have MS and needed an aid to help me walk better. I am loosing the use of my left leg and limp when I walk the Hypersheild gives me the guidance and support to aid me in walking straight with out limp. Provides support that forces my body to walk straight and guides my weaker leg to walk in sync with the other. This product should be in use for people with MS and who need a walking aid. Great product.
So far so good
The Hypershell was deliver promptly and without issues.
I used to hike with my wife quite a bit but my spinal stenosis had made it difficult. This device has been a miracle for us!
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Hypershell X is a powered exoskeleton product suitable for hiking, cycling, travel, work, and everyday life. It is the most advanced and cutting-edge exoskeleton available on the market today.
Definitely. You can complete the wear in one minute, and you can control everything (including power on/off and adjustment of assistance level) with one button.
The Hypershell X uses over a dozen sensors — including IMUs, gyroscopes, and barometers — to constantly monitor your movement and position in 3D space. It knows how fast you’re moving, whether you’re going uphill or downhill, and if you’re accelerating or slowing down.
The AI MotionEngine processes all this real-time data and intelligently adjusts the power output of the exoskeleton’s two motors. This allows the system to deliver perfectly timed assistance — boosting leg lifts and forward pushes just when you need them. The result is smooth, natural, and intuitive support that moves with you, not against you.
The Hypershell X uses over a dozen sensors — including IMUs, gyroscopes, and barometers — to constantly monitor your movement and position in 3D space. It knows how fast you’re moving, whether you’re going uphill or downhill, and if you’re accelerating or slowing down.
The AI MotionEngine processes all this real-time data and intelligently adjusts the power output of the exoskeleton’s two motors. This allows the system to deliver perfectly timed assistance — boosting leg lifts and forward pushes just when you need them. The result is smooth, natural, and intuitive support that moves with you, not against you.
Yes, you can replace it with another fully charged battery.
Yes. Hypershell Intelligent Batteries are rated at 5000 mAh / 72 Wh, well below the 100 Wh limit set by most airlines for carry-on batteries. That means you can travel with them safely and without hassle.
Yes, Hypershell X features IP54 Ingression Level. The device is protected against water from all directions. Water splashed against the enclosure from any direction will not negatively affect the device.
Hypershell X standard USB-C Port according to PD/QC Protocol. Please check your solar panel charge Protocol and port.
Hypershell X is not intended for use as a medical device. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the product is used in accordance with its intended purpose. Hypershell disclaims any and all liability for any damages, injuries, or other consequences arising from the use of this product for medical purposes or in any unintended context.
A complimentary printed quick-start guide is included in the box. For the complete digital manual, additional languages, or the most up-to-date version, please visit our Help Center.
Our extended warranty provides additional coverage beyond the standard warranty period. Here's how it works:
- The extended warranty adds an extra 6 months of coverage to your product's existing warranty- This extension applies after the completion of your region's standard warranty period as defined in our warranty policy
- The duration of the standard warranty period varies by region, so please refer to the warranty policy for your specific location's coverage details
- All terms and conditions of the original warranty apply during the extended period
- The extension is automatic and does not require registration or additional fees
For example: If your region has a 12-month standard warranty, the extended warranty would provide coverage for a total of 18 months (12 months standard + 6 months extended).
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