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The Ultra X offers 1000 watts of power, which is the most for a Hypershell exoskeleton.
It is made for people with an active lifestyle.
The Hypershell is now available to purchase for $1,999.
Earlier this year at IFA 2025, amidst all the smart home innovations, I also got a refreshing demo at the Berlin tradeshow that hasn't left my mind since I returned home. I wore the Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton on the ground to test its capabilities.
I wasn't prepared for what to expect or for how it would impact my walking abilities, but I was curious to know how it would feel to have my legs powered by an external force.
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To test the device and appease my curiosity, I put on the Hypershell X Ultra and walked around the show floor for the next six hours. Here's what happened next.
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