We’ve previously covered some of Hypershell’s pro-level exoskeleton suits, and been impressed by them. Now the brand new Hypershell X Ultra is here, upping the specs and appeal in almost every department, ready to claim the title of the best outdoor exoskeleton on the market.
These exoskeletons are designed to fit comfortably and snugly around your frame, enabling you to travel farther for longer, and attempt hikes and challenges that might otherwise be beyond you. Even better, they adapt and adjust to your movements and the effort you’re putting in, to feel like a natural extension of your body.
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It’s a futuristic bit of kit that can transform your outdoor adventures, pushing your walks and your cycles to greater heights and farther distances, and unlocking a new level of human capabilities. With the addition of the X Ultra to the existing Hypershell range, the bar has been raised once again.
Some of the headline improvements here are a brand new M-One Ultra motor system—with one motor fitted to each hip—that provides 1000W of peak output (up from a maximum of 800W on previous models): That’s 1.3 horsepower attached directly to your body. Range on the X Ultra is extended to 30 kilometers or 18.6 miles, up from 17.5 km (10.9 miles) on the X Pro and X Carbon.
Those improvements are in part down to the improved motor efficiency, which now stands at more than 90 percent, and the AI algorithms that analyze your movements in real time, ready to adjust the enhancements provided by the exoskeleton as you cross terrain. At times, it almost feels like you’re flying.
So how can that be quantified out in the real world? Based on Hypershell testing, the new X Ultra can reduce physical exertion by up to 22 percent for walking and 39 percent for cycling, while heart rate can be lowered by up to 40 percent during exercise.
Do the calculations on your own outdoor expeditions, and you’ll realize the kind of difference the Hypershell X Ultra is able to make. It can operate from -20°C to 60°C (that’s -4°F to 140°F), it weighs a mere 1.8 kilograms (just under 4 pounds), and the aerospace-grade materials that the exoskeleton is made from—including carbon fiber—come with an IP54 rating to guard against dust, rain, and snow.
These figures and claims don’t just come from Hypershell either. The performance of the exoskeleton has been meticulously audited and independently verified by the SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance) SA in Switzerland, one of the global leaders in testing, inspection, and certification.
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