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Exoskeletons used to be the stuff of sci-fi movies and futuristic research labs, but are now actual consumer products you can get your hands on. These wearable devices strap onto your body and use motors to help you move with less effort, letting you walk farther, climb easier, and spend longer on your feet without feeling it as much. But they can sometimes be big, bulky, and uncomfortable. But that’s an issue Hypershell is fixing with its latest range.
Hypershell’s latest X series is a three-model range of wearable exoskeletons, headlined by the flagship X Ultra S. The big new addition is HyperIntuition, an AI motion-control system designed to make support feel more natural and responsive during real-world movement. Hypershell calls them the world’s most intuitive consumer exoskeletons available. Here’s what you need to know.
What is the new Hypershell X Series?
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The upgraded X series is a three-model range of hip-mounted exoskeletons designed for outdoor and active everyday use, everything from hikes and hillwalks to mixed-terrain trails or simply spending longer on your feet.
The Hypershell X Pro S is the entry model, featuring an 800W output and a 17.5km range. The next in line is the X Max S, which bumps the output up to 1000W and a 30km range. And finally, the flagship model is the Hypershell X Ultra S, which has the same power and range as the Max S but features a dual-battery setup that you can easily swap out and comes with an in-box charger.
All three are rated IP54 for water and dust resistance, and feature carbon-fiber and titanium-alloy construction. The Ultra S is built with a SpiralTwill 3000 carbon fiber and aerospace-grade 3D-printed titanium parts, a first for a consumer exoskeleton.
HyperIntuition™ takes things to the next level The X Series is built around HyperIntuition™, which is an end-to-end motion control algorithm. Basically, instead of the system working through a sequence of steps, like sensing your movement, predicting what you’re doing, and then pushing the motors, it does all of that as one continuous process.
The older approach, which was rule-based or adaptive motion recognition, worked by matching your gait against a library of known movement patterns. That was fine if you were walking steadily or on an even, paved path. But adaptability was a concern in dynamic, real-world situations like random rocky sections or sudden slopes.
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